Chapter 1965 1967 [ATV]

  In September, Xiang Nan's roles in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" were all wrapped up, so he could quit the crew and return to the United States.

  However, Zhang Zhen, Zhang Ziyi and others still have to go to the Northwest to film a scene in the desert. Moreover, Zhang Ziyi still has a lot of solo scenes to be filmed, and it is estimated that the filming will not be finished until the end of the year at least.

   This is actually quite normal. As a top superstar, Xiang Nan has the right to request his own film to be filmed first, and other actors' films will be placed in the back row.

   After all, big-name stars, every minute and every second is money, and one day of delay is one day of loss. As for young actors, time is not precious at all, and it can be delayed as long as it can.

   Therefore, many starlets, even if they only appear in a few scenes, may have to wait for a few days or even months in the crew. This kind of rule generally exists in any crew in the world, without exception.

  …

   Before returning to the United States, Xiang Nan took the time to go back to Xiangjiang.

  He first went to see Shanshan and asked about her latest situation.

   "How is it? Is the assistant to the president doing alright?" Xiang Nan asked with a smile.

   "Not bad, I learned a lot." Shanshan smiled and nodded.

  She was not originally a stupid person, but her starting point was too low, so she worked hard at the bottom for many years and had no chance to show her intelligence.

   "That's good, just ask if you don't understand, it's no big deal." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "You will be in charge of the company sooner or later, just treat it as your own."

   "Yes, brother." Shanshan nodded, "Brother, I have been thinking about the future of ATV these few months. I think ATV should consider developing inland, especially in the Pearl River Delta."

   "Tell me your reason." Xiang Nan nodded.

   "On the one hand, the local market of Xiangjiang is too small, with a total population of just over 6 million. In comparison, the population of the Pearl River Delta Basin exceeds 100 million, 20 times the population of Xiangjiang.

  On the one hand, the Pearl River Delta region, like Xiangjiang, speaks Cantonese, so there will be no language barriers, and it is easier to integrate into it. "Shanshan explained.

   "You speak very well." Xiang Nan smiled, "However, it is not so easy for so many media in the world to enter the mainland. Can ATV do it? This is not something that can be done with just a few words."

"I know, but I want to give it a try." Shanshan nodded, "From the acquisition last year to now, ATV has spent nearly one billion Hong Kong dollars a year. And ATV's annual advertising revenue is only 700 million, which is equivalent to your annual advertising revenue. It will cost 300 million Hong Kong dollars.

   This does not include the investment of the film studio. If it is included, the loss may be more than two billion. If ATV can enter the mainland, we expect to increase its annual revenue by 600 to 700 million Hong Kong dollars.

   That way, you can break even, and maybe even make a profit. Brother, there are people in the business of beheading, but no one in the business of losing money. I can't watch you lose money every year. "

   "Okay, Shanshan, you know how to take care of me." Xiang Nan nodded and said, "Then work hard, I'll wait for your good news."

   "Yes." Shanshan also nodded.

  …

  Xiang Nan then asked Lin Xilei for dinner.

  Lin Xilei was born in 1975 and made his debut in 1994. At the beginning, he worked hard in Taiwan's film and television industry. In 1999, Wang Jing filmed "The Gambler vs. Las Vegas" and invited her to be the heroine.

After that, Lin Xilei became famous in Xiangjiang, and successively starred in "The King of Thousand Kings 2000", "Chariots of Fire 2 Speed ​​Legend", "Badboy Special Attack", "Underground Court" and so on. In the past two years, Xiangjiang One of the most popular stars.

   "Hello, Ms. Lin~" Xiang Nan shook hands with her and said, "I heard that you have a bachelor's degree in literature and economics from the University of California? You are really amazing."

  Most people in the entertainment industry are uneducated, not to mention Xiangjiang, even in Hollywood, there are still a small number of college graduates. Many celebrities graduated from middle and high school and came to Hollywood with their pretty faces.

Such as Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder Wait, let alone college, he didn't even graduate from high school.

   On the one hand, it is basically impossible for them to go back to school to study steadily after they became famous at a young age; People who can't read big characters can also have very good acting skills.

  However, Lin Xilei's ability to obtain a double degree from the University of California is still something to be admired. This shows that she not only has knowledge, but also brains.

   And Xiang Nan likes to associate with smart people, not to mention that Lin Xilei is so glamorous and sexual, which aroused his interest.

  …

   "Mr. Ning, you are too polite. You are truly amazing and the pride of Chinese people all over the world." Lin Xilei said with a smile, "I have heard your name all the time in Los Angeles."

  She immigrated to Los Angeles with her family when she was ten years old. At that time, Xiang Nan had already become a famous Hollywood star with "Dragon Boy", "Cannonball Run", "Die Hard" and so on.

   "You're welcome." Xiang Nan nodded and said with a smile, "Actually, with your qualities, Ms. Lin, you are also very suitable to develop in Hollywood."

   "I don't dare to expect extravagantly. If I can make a name for myself in Xiangjiang entertainment industry, I'm already very satisfied." Lin Xilei waved his hands when he heard this.

"Hey, don't underestimate yourself, people still have higher pursuits." Xiang Nan waved his hands and smiled, "Well, let me help you arrange it. "Rush Hour 2" still lacks a heroine, you can try it .”

   "Really?! Thank you, Mr. Ning!" Lin Xilei became excited when he heard this.

   "Rush Hour" was released in June this year, and it took in a box office of 150 million US dollars in North America alone, and more than 300 million US dollars in the global box office.

   Such a blockbuster movie must have a sequel. It would be really great if I could play the leading role. Even if the sequel is only half of the box office results of the previous one, she can be regarded as a well-known international movie star.

   "Hey, you're welcome. I just want you to try. Whether you can make it or not depends on your performance." Xiang Nan said with a smile when he heard it.

  Lin Xilei was taken aback for a moment, then got up and sat next to Xiang Nan, helped him pour a glass of wine, and put his hands to his mouth, "Mr. Ning, just test me."

  Xiang Nan took a sip of the wine in his glass and smiled, "A child can be taught~"

  …

  Xiang Nan stayed in Xiangjiang for half a month, and then returned to the United States.

  At this time, the well-known American media company Metro Entertainment reported that it was going to go bankrupt and liquidate due to insolvency, and wanted to sell its film library.

  As soon as Xiang Nan heard this, he immediately sent someone to contact.

  Urban Entertainment owns Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA for short), Orion Pictures, Samuel Godwin and many other film companies, with more than 2,000 films in its library.

   Among them are "Burning Mississippi", "Ace Bowling Ball", "A Stranger from Paradise", "Nectar of Love", "Passionate Bedmate", "Modern Cinderella" and so on.

  If this library is bought, the number of films under Universal Pictures will be as many as 7,000, and it is expected to become the largest film company in Hollywood.

   Therefore, Xiang Nan is very interested in acquiring the urban entertainment film library.

  (end of this chapter)