Chapter 204 The New Pattern of the Film Industry

Shaw Tycoon transferred the Shaw Brothers Cinemas to Chang Yi, and the pattern of the Hong Kong film industry immediately changed. Before everyone had time to digest it, there were rumors that Shaw Brothers Cinemas and Golden Princess Cinemas would join forces.

For the Hong Kong film industry, it is dizzying to have two blockbuster bombs in a row, and the one who is most uneasy among them is naturally Golden Harvest.

There is no doubt that it is not impossible for Golden Princess Cinemas to join forces with Shaw Brothers Cinemas and Zhang Yi to cooperate with Xinyi City to overwhelm Jiahe Cinemas. Moreover, that is simply not what Jiahe Cinemas can afford.

As soon as Zhang Yi accepted the Shaw Brothers Cinema Line, he began to acquire other idle theaters. Zhang Yi did not lack money, nor did he lack means. Whether to sell or not was not up to the owners of those idle theaters.

"Boss, Boss Jiahe Zou is here." Lin Xiao said to Zhang Yi.

"Invite him in!" Zhang Yi smiled and said. Zou Daheng finally couldn't sit still.

Among the people who came, besides Zou Wenhuai, there was also He Guanchang.

"Haha, Boss Zou, Mr. He! Please sit down, please sit down!" Zhang Yi pointed to the sofa in the living room with a smile and said, "You two came here today. What do you mean?"

What's the matter? I don't believe you don't know. Zou Daheng and the other two despised Zhang Yi in their hearts, but said with a smile: "Shaw Brothers gradually ceased production. Uncle Liu turned his focus to television, but they did not expect that he would transfer the Shaw Brothers theater chain.

To Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Yi smiled and did not answer, but looked at Zou Daheng.

"I heard that Mr. Zhang has successively acquired some idle theaters, and now the theater chain he owns is the largest theater chain in Hong Kong. I wonder if Mr. Zhang has any plans to open a film company?" Zou Daheng said immediately.

"Not yet!" Zhang Yi said with a faint smile.

Not yet? Doesn’t that potentially mean there will be in the future?

Zhang Yi looked at Zou Daheng and the two, and then said: "Actually, I can guess a little bit about the purpose of Boss Zou's visit today. Boss Lei wanted to unite Golden Princess Cinema and Shaw Brothers Cinema, but I didn't agree immediately, and I didn't agree immediately.

I didn’t refuse directly. I think Boss Zou also guessed my purpose. Let’s just be happy.”

"What if we don't agree?" Zou Daheng frowned and said immediately.

"Boss Lei and I are cooperating. It's not difficult to overthrow Jiahe Cinema! If Boss Zou thinks what I, Zhang Yi, am telling lies, you can give it a try." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Then why don't you just squeeze out Jiahe?" He Guanchang said.

Zhang Yi glanced at He Guanchang and then said, "I had a great time working with Jiahe before."

"After the merger, what percentage can Jiahe occupy?" Zou Wenhuai said immediately.

The merger of theater chains is definitely beneficial to Hong Kong movies, and Chou Wenhuai can certainly see it. But once Golden Harvest loses control of the theater chains, the film companies attached to Golden Harvest will most likely become independent.

For Jiahe, it is undoubtedly a challenge.

How many floors Jiahe can occupy is what Zou Wenhuai is concerned about. After all, after the merger of the three theater chains, there is no need to ask who will dominate.

"Twenty percent!" Zhang Yi said calmly.

"Two percent is too little!" Zou Wenhuai said immediately.

"A lot!" Zhang Yi waved his hand and said immediately. "I must take the lead in the theater chain alliance. As a condition, I will not open a film company. Boss Lei can only hold 20%!"

"You want 60%?" Zou Wenhuai looked at Zhang Yi with some surprise.

"Fifty percent! Shaw takes 10%!" Zhang Yi said immediately. "The extra share I have will be used to make up for it with funds."

"How do you guarantee Jiahe's interests?" He Guanchang asked again.

"The only one who can guarantee the interests of Jiahe is you! After the theater chain is united, everything will be determined by the quality of the film. Some care can be given to literary and artistic films, but the rest will be determined by the box office. Those with poor box office must give way to those with good box office." Zhang

Yi said. "However, no matter which film company shoots a movie with a high box office, you can all make money!"

"This matter requires everyone to sit down together and discuss it in detail!" He Guanchang said immediately.

"Okay!" Zhang Yi said with a smile.

The result of the detailed discussion ended with Zhang Yi being strong. The three theater chains, Shaw Brothers Cinemas, Jiahe Cinemas, and Golden Princess Cinemas, jointly established a new company. Zhang Yi personally holds half of the shares, and Jiahe has the remaining 20%.

Princess Jin is 20%, Shaw Brothers is 10%.

The changes in the structure of the film industry have stunned countless people in just a few days. Shaw Brothers ceased production and changed hands to theaters, ending the three-legged dominance of the Hong Kong film industry. Zhang Yi took over, making people look forward to a more intense battle for hegemony among the Three Kingdoms.

But what they didn't expect was that Princess Jin's Lei Daheng wanted to join forces with Shaw Brothers. Everyone was worried about Jiahe again, and it was obvious that the balance had been broken.

But no one expected that the final result would be the alliance of the three cinemas, with Zhang Yi taking the lead. He could be said to be the overlord of the Hong Kong film industry with one hand covering the sky.

When the news came out, it immediately caused a sensation in Hong Kong and spread throughout Southeast Asia in an instant.

The three theater chains have joined forces and the structure of Hong Kong's film industry has changed. Titles like this can no longer attract attention. Therefore, some media started directly with Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi's legendary color has undoubtedly added a strong touch this time. Before the opening of the Guoshu Building, some media had already jokingly called Zhang Yi the leader of the Hong Kong martial arts world. Now, Zhang Yi controls Hong Kong theaters and the Hong Kong film industry. Who else can compete with him?

rival.

As the saying goes, first come first served. Zhang Yi, the extremely incompetent vice president of Ming Pao, was naturally embarrassed to refuse Ming Pao's interview.

As soon as Ming Pao's exclusive interview with Zhang Yi came out, sales immediately increased.

Zhang Yi only added to the popularity, and his upcoming movie "Myth" has also become a hit.

The subsequent production of "The Myth" has been completed. After watching the finished film, Zhang Yi was very satisfied. At least it was much better than the original version, especially the war scenes, which can only be described in two words: shocking!

The war scenes will definitely shock the world. With nearly 10,000 troops, after more than a month of filming, and post-production special effects, let alone in this era, even twenty years later, it will definitely give people a visual shock.

Moreover, the underground palace at the end is as beautiful as a fairyland, and the dance performed by Zhou Huimin under the power of levitation will definitely be an unreplicable classic.

"Mr. Liao, what do you want with me?" Zhang Yi said to Liao Yiyuan.

"Several film companies came to Hollywood and wanted to introduce "The Myth", but the conditions were similar," Liao Yiyuan said immediately.

"Have they seen the finished film?" Zhang Yi thought for a while and then said.

"No. However, they should all have seen the trailer." Liao Yiyuan said.

It's not surprising after seeing the trailer. Now the trailer of "The Myth" has been broadcast on prime time TV stations. The trailer was cut by Zhang Yi himself. It is not long, but it is definitely attractive.

At the beginning, arrows rained down from the sky, as if they were about to pierce the screen. Then, after special effects processing, tens of thousands of troops fighting fiercely flashed by. The Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the great rivers and mountains of the motherland, Li Lianjie, Zhou Huimin, Liang Jiahuai, etc.

, Yuan Hua flashed by one by one, and there were several exciting fights. It can be said to be a real pleasure.

What is a blockbuster! This is the real blockbuster!

"Then let them see the finished film first. Conquer them with the quality of the film. I don't think any of them can hold on. There are more film producers and businessmen than filmmakers. As long as they have some discernment, they can see that this film will work.

Give them come and go benefits. None of them will have trouble with money." Zhang Yi said.

"Yeah. I'll make arrangements right away." Liao Yiyuan nodded and said immediately.

Although "Myth" is purely Chinese culture, it is mysterious. Kung Fu was popularized by Zhang Yi in North America and other places. The mysterious oriental culture is still very curious to them. Moreover, the visuals of the war scenes in it

The effect is definitely a precedent.

Hollywood blockbusters have never used so many actors.

"Well, wait!" Zhang Yi suddenly said to Liao Yiyuan, "Mr. Liao, is there any news from the mainland?"

"Haha. Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. The review has passed and arrangements are being made now. There will be no problem in releasing it on time. This film will also become the first film to be released in Southeast Asia and mainland China at the same time." Liao Yiyuan smiled.

The release of "The Myth" is getting closer and closer, and Zhang Yi has already started preparing for a new movie. Although "The Legend of Ghosts" is a romance film, special effects are also used in it, especially the ghosts walking through the wall.
Chapter completed!