Chapter 357 Chatting with You
Chapter 357 Chatting with You
The leader's tone was actually not harsh.
However, given his status, even a few words from him can sometimes be enough to scare many people.
Of course, the big boss didn’t really have any opinion about Wang Hao, otherwise he wouldn’t have attended the celebration party of “Inception” in an official capacity.
But as a leader, especially a leader who wants to get things done, he doesn't like those who talk big in front of him.
Many people who are conceited and think they have some abilities like to give advice on other matters.
However, when they are really in the position of a leader, have the opportunity to take charge of the overall situation, and at the same time bear the responsibilities and pressure of a leader, they will clearly realize how ridiculous their past big words were.
Doing things is never an easy task, and doing big things is even more so. It is not enough to just open your mouth.
Fortunately, Wang Hao had already rehearsed today's meeting countless times in advance.
Since he dared to say this, he must have been prepared and confident enough.
After all, like this big leader, Wang Hao is also a man who gets things done, and he has indeed made a lot of achievements nowadays.
Otherwise, the big boss would not have the time and energy to personally meet him, a young man who is not even thirty years old.
"Science fiction movies cannot be made by intellectuals who care about the country and the people," Wang Hao said seriously. "This relies on scientific awareness and the industrialization of the film industry. Only those who have received a mature modern education can have a correct understanding of science fiction movies."
"Kid, there is no reason for the leader to talk to you while standing."
Han Sanping interrupted Wang Hao and livened up the atmosphere in the room. While inviting the big boss to sit down, he also quickly ordered the waiter to bring the tea.
The big boss didn't care about Wang Hao's toughness at all. After sitting down, he said directly:
"The country is indeed paying more and more attention to cultural propaganda. After all, the economy has improved and people have become richer, so their thinking must also improve accordingly.
The country has invested a lot of energy in this regard.”
"Leader, I would like to take this opportunity today to report to you about the development of our Galaxy Group in the film and television industry."
"You said."
The big leader picked up the teacup and took a sip, while the person accompanying him took out a small notebook and made a note.
Wang Hao organized his words.
"Our Galaxy Group is a company modeled after Hollywood companies such as Disney, Fox and Universal, and our goal is to expand our influence to the entire global industry chain.
The company's current scale and potential are among the best among private enterprises in China.
However, internationally, Galaxy Group may still be a little far from being in the top ten.”
“Of course, I’m not saying this to complain or to cry about being poor.
As the head of Galaxy Group, I am confident that I can develop the company to a level that is no weaker than the six major Hollywood film and television companies in the future.
As I just said, the country's national strength and economy are developing rapidly. China will inevitably become the second largest economy after the United States in the future. I have this confidence, and I believe you, the leader, also have this confidence.
As an external manifestation of the economy and national strength, the cultural industry in China will inevitably usher in a period of vigorous development. This can be seen from the growth rate of the comprehensive income of the film and television industry in the past few years. "
Wang Hao's words made the big boss nod his head. As one of the main persons in charge of the propaganda department, he certainly had the country's survey on the development status of the film and television cultural industry this year. Naturally, he also knew that the scale of the industry in the field of culture and film and television was indeed growing rapidly as Wang Hao said.
“This is all thanks to you. The year before last, the box office of Wolf Warrior exceeded 1 billion yuan, and last year, Inception was released. These two movies alone made the industry development report look much better.” The big boss said with a smile.
"Then this year's industry development report should be even better."
Wang Hao also smiled and said:
"Our Galaxy Group's flagship movie this year, Gravity, is aiming for a box office of at least 15 billion yuan in mainland China.
There is also a science fiction movie called Transcendence, which is also expected to make over $10 billion.”
"Not only that, I heard that you also cooperated with foreign film and television companies on three movies this year." The big boss suddenly asked.
Wang Hao was not surprised that the other party was well-informed. If the Galaxy Group wanted to co-produce a movie with a foreign company, it would have to file a record with the higher authorities.
The big boss didn't even need to ask any questions. I'm afraid his secretary had already compiled all the relevant information about the Galaxy Group and handed it to the boss before today's meeting.
"Yes, we collaborated with Hollywood Sony Pictures on two films last year, and this year we plan to collaborate with Hollywood Columbia, South Korea's CJ Entertainment, and Japan's Sony Pictures on a few more films."
Wang Hao briefly introduced it, and the big boss asked again: "Is it all because of that movie universe project?"
"Yes, my idea is to make the pie bigger and pool everyone's wisdom and strength, so we have a good relationship with those overseas film and television companies." Wang Hao nodded.
The leader didn't say anything after hearing this, so Wang Hao continued:
"Of course, in the process of cooperating with foreign film and television companies, we also saw and understood the current situation of the foreign film and television industry and their development process, and learned a lot from it."
Next, Wang Hao began to introduce the current situation of the European and American film and television industry to the senior leaders in a more objective and professional manner.
The key here is, on the one hand, the current reality and strength of Hollywood, and on the other hand, the cultural communication strategy of the United States and the expansion of Hollywood film and television groups.
When the leader heard one third of this, his expression turned serious.
As the top leader of the propaganda department, he certainly has his own news channels. Every year, countless professional talents organize and analyze various information and report to him.
So he is not completely ignorant about the domestic cultural film and television industry and Hollywood.
However, there is a question mark as to how true or false the information compiled by experts and professors is, and how much useful information it contains.
Especially when it comes to deeper issues such as Hollywood's commercial film system and film industrialization, it is not enough to simply collect some overseas box office data.
Let’s put it this way, when it comes to understanding Hollywood, the professors at Beijing Film Academy are no match for Wang Hao.
After all, what opportunities do they have to contact major Hollywood film and television companies? They can only collect some information released by others and the annual reports of companies.
Nowadays, perhaps the only person in China who has the same deep understanding of Hollywood as Wang Hao is Li An.
But even Li An doesn't know as much about the overall situation of the Hollywood film and television industry as Wang Hao.
Therefore, in China, Wang Hao is the only one who is qualified to discuss this matter in front of the top leaders.
Even the senior leader couldn't help but sigh after listening to his story. "After listening to what you said today, I really gained a lot.
No wonder I heard from Director La that your company organizes a group of employees to go to film and television companies in Hollywood for study and exchange every year.
This activity is great. Since they developed earlier than us and their industry operating rules are more mature, we really need to learn a lot from them, broaden our horizons, and strive to catch up with the world as soon as possible.
Director La, I think this activity of Director Wang’s company can be expanded to the entire industry.
As the competent department, you should also take more responsibility in this regard and provide more help to those below, instead of just relying on companies like Director Wang to work hard on their own!"
Upon hearing this, Director La nodded repeatedly, and the staff following the leader also hurriedly wrote down this sentence.
At this time Wang Hao also said:
"The leader is right. People like us in this industry really need to open our eyes and see the world."
"Why, is our Director Wang finally ready to get down to business?
If there is anything we haven’t done well, please feel free to point it out. Problems lead to progress.”
It was a rare occasion for the big boss to make a joke, so Wang Hao naturally didn't dare to really say that there was any problem with the industry management during the New Year.
"It's not a problem at all," Wang Hao waved his hand. "Director La and his team have done their best in the management of the domestic film and television industry. They have made a lot of contributions to the development of Chinese film and television culture and provided us with a lot of help."
The big boss laughed when he heard this, "I can tell you, there's something else behind your words."
"No no!"
Wang Hao quickly denied it.
“As the old saying goes, success or failure depends on Xiao He.
Director La and his team did a great job, provided us with so much help, and left us with so many opportunities to practice. "
Upon hearing this, the senior leader pointed at Wang Hao, then turned to Director La and said with a smile, "Look, they are now filing a complaint with me."
Director La knew that the leader was not criticizing him, and this was not a formal meeting, so he also smiled and said:
"What the leader said is right. I will definitely listen carefully to Director Wang's suggestions and correct any problems."
There is no way Wang Hao could really say that the Galaxy Group will have to remain in the country in the future.
“I’m really not saying there’s anything wrong with Director La. The development of the domestic film and television industry in recent years is also thanks to the efforts and support of the leaders above.
It is thanks to the care of these leaders that China's film and television industry can develop smoothly and vigorously.
But sometimes it is too well protected and often becomes a burden.”
"Oh, what do you mean?" asked the big boss.
"Flowers in a greenhouse cannot withstand the test of strong winds and heavy rains.
Over the past decade, the country has always adopted a supportive and protective attitude towards the film and television industry.
Mr. Han is here too, and he should know that although our country has nominally relaxed some of the rights to foreign films after joining the WTO, in reality there are still many invisible restrictions.
This certainly protects domestic films, so that we don't have to face the impact of more mature Hollywood blockbusters when we are weak. We can't just put down our bowls and curse, saying there is something wrong with this kind of protection.
Even our Galaxy Group itself has benefited from this domestic film protection system. Moreover, foreign film markets, such as Hollywood, South Korea, Japan, and Europe, actually also have invisible market protection systems. This is a very normal thing.
But there is a saying that goes, 'Times have changed.'"
Wang Hao took a sip of tea, thanked the secretary who refilled his tea, and continued:
“When we first joined the WTO, our country’s commercial film system was just starting out, and director Zhang Yimou made a good start, after which the development of the film and television industry entered the fast lane.
Until now, our Chinese film and television industry has gradually matured.
Referring to the experience of the development of the film and television industry in Hollywood, with the further development of the domestic economy, the scale of the film and television culture industry will inevitably expand further.
As people become more affluent, their demands for spiritual and cultural needs will naturally become greater.
Especially as a large number of people born in the 1990s who have received nine years of compulsory education grow up and enter society, the audience of the film and television culture industry will inevitably usher in a surge.
The market is expanding, demand is increasing, and external competitors are blocked by the state, so there will inevitably be a large influx of domestic capital into this industry.”
"Isn't that great? This is also a good thing for Director Wang and your company, right?" Director La asked curiously.
Wang Hao nodded and then shook his head.
“For us, it’s certainly a good thing.
After all, Galaxy Group is in a leading position in the domestic film and television industry and will inevitably gain more benefits during this period of great development in the industry.
But this may not be the case for the entire industry.
Without strong external competition and coupled with rapid development, there will inevitably be a lot of chaos and disorder.
To give the simplest example, this situation has also occurred in Hollywood, that is, the pay of actors in the film and television industry will usher in a crazy surge.
In fact, the issue of actors' pay has already begun to show signs of improvement.
The pay of many top domestic actors has begun to exceed one million and is heading towards tens of millions. In the future, it is even possible that an actor's pay for filming a movie or TV series may reach hundreds of millions.
What is this concept?
While most people in our country are still fighting to get rid of poverty, those glamorous stars and actors who appear on TV can earn hundreds of millions of dollars after only working for two or three months.
And this kind of thing will be widely reported by the media for publicity.
Leader, do you think this phenomenon is really okay? "
Wang Hao's voice was not loud, but the content of his words was like thunder.
Director La remained silent, and the top leader also remained silent.
(End of this chapter)