Chapter 817: Seeking Medical Help in Desperation!

After ending the call with Ren Zhonglun, Chen Fei turned off his phone.

Because of this, he slept so sweetly.

However, other people on the other side of the ocean are different. Let alone rest, they can't even close their eyes for a while!

"Pan-Asia Cinemas really removed "Monster Hunt" from the shelves?"

Jiang Zhiru is currently sitting on a private jet preparing to return to Anle Pictures to preside over the overall situation. At the same time, he is also conducting a remote video conference with the relevant person in charge of the company.

"That's right, Director Jiang, as soon as they issued the announcement, they removed "Monster Hunt" from the shelves. At the same time, the promotional posters, online ticket sales channels, etc. were all removed from the shelves, and nothing was left."

As soon as the last person in charge finished speaking, another person in charge’s voice sounded:

"We have gone to lawyers to negotiate, but they said that we breached the contract first, deceived the fans, and stole the box office without authorization. They even asked us to compensate for liquidated damages!"

"This is simply unreasonable!"

Jiang Zhiyao slapped the table angrily, but at this time there was a dead silence in his heart.

He had also thought that after the box office stealing was exposed, he would definitely be impacted by online public opinion. This was inevitable.

But he never expected that he would be punished by being forced to take it off the shelves by theaters!

You know, Pan-Asia Cinemas is currently one of the top cinema chain companies in China, throughout Asia, and even around the world.

Once "Monster Hunt" leaves Pan-Asian theaters, no one can afford the huge losses!

After losing my temper, I finally had to face reality.

Jiang Zhihao thought for a moment and then ordered: "Since the matter has happened, we must deal with it quickly. It is still too early and there is still a chance to make amends.

Notify the public relations department and immediately send out an announcement to suppress online public opinion first.

Also, tell the people below to immediately stop the ongoing "adjustment" of box office in other theaters, and ask everyone to stay put until negotiations are completed before continuing. "

"Okay, Director Jiang, I'll make arrangements right away."

After cutting off the video call, Jiang Zhihao fell into deep thought.

He has done this kind of thing like stealing box office before, and he still does it often, but this is the first time he has encountered such fierce resistance.

In his opinion, everyone can sit down and discuss this matter calmly, and there is no need to be so rigid.

The world is prosperous, everyone comes and goes for benefit, the big deal is just to compensate from other places, this is no big deal.

Because of this, although he was a little worried, he was not particularly worried.

He was confident that he could handle this kind of thing.

Even though Pan-Asia Cinemas has issued an announcement, this thing is not impossible to solve. At worst, we can find a scapegoat to block it, and we will still be good friends.

…

Huayi.

"Has Jiang Zhiru returned to Xiangjiang?"

"Well, I've been gone for a few hours. I guess I've arrived at the company by now."

"You weren't involved in stealing the box office, were you?"

"I didn't. He was operating everything. I didn't even touch it."

"That's good."

Wang Zhongjun breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Zhonglei looked at him puzzled: "Is this a big deal? I think Jiang Zhihao doesn't seem to care much, and he looks quite confident, saying that he can handle it satisfactorily."

"It's very troublesome." Wang Zhongjun said solemnly: "I contacted Ye Ning, and he said that Chen Fei's attitude is very firm. He is especially dissatisfied with Jiang Zhihao's behavior of reaching into the theater."

"But isn't this the norm in the industry?"

"It's not like you don't understand that stubborn donkey? Has he ever abided by the unspoken rules in the industry? He even dared to challenge the reviewer and won, so you're saying he would be afraid of Anle Pictures?"

Wang Zhonglei's expression suddenly changed: "What about our investment?"

"Well, let's wait and see. Maybe the situation will turn around."

"Oh, by the way." Wang Zhongjun suddenly changed the subject: "You will personally follow up on the company's structural integration and prepare to welcome new partners."

"Ye Ning?!"

"Well, he has agreed. He will complete the handover with Wanda next year at the latest, and then come to Huayi to take up the post. He will be responsible for "I'm Not Pan Jinlian" and "Journey to the West: Demons".

"Haha, good, Huayi has added a new general, what a joy to congratulate!"

"By the way, haven't you been in contact with people like Guo Fan, Ning Hao, Lu Yang, Zhong Lifang, and Jiang Xuerou recently? Is it effective?"

When this topic came up, Wang Zhonglei's expression suddenly changed.

"A bunch of stubborn donkeys, let them wait there to die! They don't even want shares, and they don't know where their father or mother is? They are not willing to move either life or death."

…

In a blink of an eye, the time has entered late July.

A new day has arrived, and with the attention of netizens and insiders, the box office results of "Monster Hunt" have been released.

And when the number 76.54 million was revealed, it immediately caused an uproar on the Internet!

"Okay, yesterday there were 160 million, but today there are only 76.54 million left, which is more than half less?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, this loss is really big enough."

"How much box office did this steal? One theater chain lost half of it? Isn't that too exaggerated?"

"It's not just the box office. If you look at its peripherals and stock prices, they are all going down. It can't be stopped. This is Waterloo!"

"Wait, it turns out that "Monster Hunt" is not as good as "Pancake Man"?"

"Although "Pancake Man" is indeed terrible, it is fun, and you can still watch it with the attitude of having fun."

"Go check it out on Weibo. Anle Pictures has issued an announcement."

In fact, the film and television industry is quite lively today. Not only is an imported Hollywood blockbuster released, but there are also several hotly searched topics.

For example, the daily new box office of "Gardenia Blooms" and "Tiny Times 4" both dropped below one million, and Wu Yu started to promote with the creators of "Taiping Wheel: Part 2", as well as Guo Jingming's It is suspected that the "original" novel "Fantasy City" will begin preparations for the project...

However, compared to "Monster Hunt", these news are slightly inferior.

…

Anle Pictures issued an announcement:

"Dear viewers, partners and media friends: Recently, we have noticed the questioning on the Internet about our movie "Monster Hunt" being suspected of gross box office fraud. We deeply regret this and believe it is necessary to make a formal announcement to the public. respond.

First of all, we firmly deny all false accusations about "Monster Hunt" hitting the box office. Since the movie was released, we have always adhered to the principle of integrity, strictly abided by market rules, and promoted it through legal and compliant methods. Every movie sold The movie tickets are the result of voluntary purchase by the audience, and there is no artificial manipulation or false transactions.

In response to external doubts about box office data, we are willing to display relevant data openly and transparently and accept any form of review and verification. At the same time, we have also entrusted a professional organization to conduct a comprehensive audit of box office data to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the data. .

We firmly believe that those who are innocent will be cleansed themselves, and facts will prove our innocence.

In addition, we understand the concerns of audiences and partners about a fair competitive environment in the film market. As a responsible film company, we are always committed to maintaining market order and opposing any form of unfair competition. We are willing to work together with all parties to Promote the healthy development of the film market.

Finally, we sincerely thank the audience for their support and love for "Monster Hunt". It is your enthusiastic support that gives us the confidence to continue to create more excellent film works.

At the same time, we also welcome valuable opinions and suggestions from all parties. We will listen with an open mind and continue to improve to give back to the audience's love and expectations.

Here, we solemnly declare once again: Our company and the "Monster Hunt" team are firmly opposed to any form of box office fraud, and will continue to maintain a fair competitive environment in the film market. Please rest assured that our audience and partners will be more rigorous. attitude and better quality works to respond to everyone’s concerns and expectations. "

…

This announcement was issued in a royal manner, as if we had made no mistakes, but the actual operation of Anle Pictures kept slapping ourselves in the face!

Under Jiang Zhiru's operation, people kept calling Chen Fei.

When he received a call from Zhang Yimou, he was not too surprised. After all, the producer of "Hero" was Anle Pictures.

"Director Chen, is there some misunderstanding here? Of course, I have no intention of trying to reconcile. Even if Mr. Jiang contacted me, I wanted to understand the whole story first."

"Director Zhang." Chen Fei's voice was slightly cold: "Don't get involved in this matter, because it's useless if you understand it. Facts speak louder than words."

"Oh well."

Zhang Yimou hung up the phone with some embarrassment, and then called Jiang Zhihao back.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm really sorry. There's nothing I can do."

"Well, okay, I'm sorry, Director Zhang."

Jiang Zhihao smiled and thanked him, but after hanging up the phone, his expression suddenly turned cold.

He suddenly realized that he seemed to have overestimated the relationship between these mainland directors and Chen Fei. After all, even Zhang Yimou was rejected, and the others were probably even less useful.

Then, he raised his head and looked at an executive: "What did Huo Qigang say?"

The executive twitched his lips in embarrassment: "We can't even get into Jiahe Company, and Huo Qigang didn't even answer the phone. There is news that he went to Los Angeles on a business trip overnight."

"Where's Yinghuang?"

"Director Yang has said that he doesn't care about this kind of thing. "Ip Man 4" is currently in intense filming and he has no time to care about it."

How could Jiang Zhihao not understand the name "Ip Man 4" when he heard it?

A long time ago, Yinghuang had been tied to the same warship as Feiyue Film and Television. It would be even harder to convince Yang Shoucheng, an old fox!

"Where's Shi Nansheng?"

"She said that her relationship with Mr. Chen has not reached the point where she can act as a middleman."

More and more news came, so that Jiang Zhihao's face became increasingly ugly.

In the end, he simply picked up the phone and started making calls himself.

However, what greeted him was a closed door!

"Mr. Jiang, there is really nothing I can do to help..."

"Mr. Jiang, I haven't cooperated much with him in recent years. Although I have a personal relationship, I'm afraid I don't have much confidence to help you make peace with him."

"Jiang Sheng, you should know that "Mermaid" was invested by Feiyue Film and Television."

"What? You said you are Jiang Zhihao from Anle Pictures, oh! Hello, Mr. Jiang, are you looking for my dad? Sorry, there is a small problem with the distribution of "One Hundred Regiments War". He went to Feiyue Film and Television to consult with Mr. Su. Gone.”

"Shangying is neutral."

"Mr. Jiang, Wanda is cleaning up the moths in the theater chain. There is nothing we can do to help..."

"Mr. Jiang, I'm afraid you haven't heard about the relationship between Bona and Feiyue Films before, right? It might be counterproductive if I go there."

"I've long disliked that kid. Mr. Jiang, if you rush forward, Chengtian will definitely cheer for you!"

After a round of phone calls, Jiang Zhihao had already begun to have a headache.

It's okay to be unreasonable. The horse-riding guy can't even find a suitable middleman. Doesn't this mean he's going to die?

…

Jiang Zhirong has been on the phone, but Chen Fei has been answering the phone.

Without exception, all of them came to "tip the news."

"Mr. Chen, I can assure you that Yinghuang will stand by you unconditionally. We will resolutely resist such shameless behavior as stealing box office!"

"Haha, Director Yang, there is no need to be like this. I definitely believe you."

…

"Director Chen, I owe him a favor, but I won't get involved in this kind of thing. I'm just giving you a heads up."

"Okay, Brother Hua, it's up to you to do "Chasing the Dragon". There will be many opportunities for us to cooperate in the future. I have several scripts here, all of which are quite suitable for you."

…

"I'm just confused. Why are they looking for light when they're not in a hurry and seek medical treatment?"

"Haha, maybe I feel that Mr. Wang is too proud."

"Hey, I don't care about this kind of thing." Wang Changtian curled his lips and changed the topic: "I heard that Wang Baoqiang is planning to withdraw from the recording of the third season of Running Man. Is this true or false?"

"Huh?" Chen Fei raised his eyebrows slightly: "I haven't received the news yet."

"Oh, that might be a rumor. These netizens make up nonsense all day long. It's really boring."

After ending the call with Wang Changtian, Chen Fei paid attention to the impact caused by the complete withdrawal of "Monster Hunt" from Pan-Asian theaters.

Looking at it, the first thing to bear the brunt is that the daily new box office of "Sicario" and "Pancake Man" directly hit a wave of "new highs".

Even the box office of other low-cost domestic films has rebounded, bringing them one step closer to recovering their costs.

And all these prove the fact that "Monster Hunt" stole the box office!

Turning around and looking at the announcement issued by Anle Pictures, it was so ridiculous.

"I want to see if you die this time! Even if you steal the box office, you are also interfering in the theater chain of labor and management? If you don't die, you will have to peel off your skin!"

…

“Can’t help”, “can’t do anything”, “can’t help”, “find someone else”, “can only remain neutral”…

For three days in a row, as the box office of "Monster Hunt" continued to decline, Jiang Zhihao was like an ant on a hot pot, anxious.

He made many calls, but without exception, they were all rejected.

Although some people promised to help, it didn't take long before they called back and said they were unable to help.

Until now, there were only three channels left in front of him.

1: Go to Feiyue Film and Television in person to make peace and apologize.

2: Find China Film.

3: Ask the General Administration for help.

He could barely accept the second one, but the price paid for the first and third ones was too great, and he really couldn't convince himself.

"Dingle bell!"

At this time, the phone suddenly rang rapidly.

After taking a look at the caller ID, he quickly pressed the connect button: "How's it going? What did Feiyue Film and Television say?"

On the other end of the phone, the vice president of Anle Pictures was standing at the gate of Feiyue Film and Television Company. Looking at the various people around him and the mocking eyes, he felt uncomfortable all over.

"Mr. Jiang, it's useless. I've been sitting here all morning and I can't even see Su Guohai."

Jiang Zhihao's face darkened and he hung up the phone directly.

He tried calling Han Sanping again, but it was still his eldest daughter who answered the phone.

"Mr. Jiang, what happened to you this time? My dad is not at home."

Jiang Zhiyi was patient and said in a deep voice: "Then when will Director Han come back? I'll call him then."

"I don't know. He is such a magical person that he never sees the end. I, my own daughter, can't catch him."

"Then...okay."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Zhihao gritted his teeth and couldn't help but cursed secretly: "This mountain eagle! It's slipperier than a loach!"

In his mind, Han Sanping was actually the best "middleman."

However, "Mountain Eagle" was very arrogant when he was in power, and now that he has retired, he is even more arrogant.

He made it clear that he would hide if he didn't answer the phone, which made Jiang Zhihao lose his temper.

After pondering for a long time, Jiang Zhihao felt that he could no longer sit still and wait for death.

He suddenly stood up and ordered: "Let's go to the airport and go back to the mainland. I have to go to China Film Academy!"

…

Three and a half hours later, Jiang Zhihao arrived in the capital at a speed comparable to Tanhua's flight to date a girl, and appeared downstairs at the China Film Studio.

After arriving at the reception room under the arrangement of the staff, he couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

If you want to convince China Film Group Corporation, just relying on favors is definitely not enough. It is estimated that some practical contributions will be needed.

So, apart from money, what else can Anle Pictures give that is enough to impress China Film Group?

While he was deep in thought, the door to the reception room was suddenly pushed open, and La Peikang walked in from the door.

Seeing this, Jiang Zhiruo quickly forced out a smile, politely exchanged a few words with La Sheikang, and then gradually got to the point.

"Mr. La, I think you should have paid attention to the recent conflict between Enlight Films and Feiyue Films. I came to you this time in the hope that you can help us to connect and solve this problem privately with them.

I know that you have a good relationship with Director Chen and have always had a good reputation in the industry, so I would like to ask you to come forward and help us communicate with them to see if we can reach a settlement."

After hearing this, La Peikang raised his eyebrows slightly. He really didn't expect Jiang Zhiqi to make such a direct request.

However, he didn't really want to get involved in this matter.

After all, the relationship between China Film and Feiyue Films has always been very good. If this incident affects the friendship between the two sides, it would be a bit of a loss.

However, at this moment, Jiang Zhiqi proposed a condition that made La Peikang very excited!

"My request is not high, I just want to sit down and have a chat with Mr. Chen. I know he is in the UK now. As long as he agrees, I can fly over in person.

As long as you are willing to help build this bridge and pull this line, I can persuade Dongyang Paige to transfer all the shares of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny" to China Film Group for free. What do you think?"

As soon as these words came out, La Peikang's eyes lit up!

If all the shares of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny" belong to China Film Group, it means that this movie will become a pure Sino-foreign co-production blockbuster produced by China Film Group and Hollywood.

If the subsequent movies are released and the box office is followed by a big hit, then all of them can be counted as political achievements!

Thinking of this, La Peikang suddenly became a little irrational.

"You mean, I just need to make a phone call? Just arrange a dinner party?"

"That's right!" Jiang Zhiqi nodded and responded: "That's all!"

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