1087. From the outside in
In fact, Wang Yifan did have the same idea.
Ali Media, Wang Yifan is still very alert.
Because his intuition told him that even if Ali Media failed in the globalization strategy of films, they would never give up this plan so easily.
This plan is different from the movie big data strategy.
The failure of the movie big data strategy is due to current technical problems, and artificial intelligence is far from being able to replace humans.
Therefore, the movie big data strategy will definitely fail.
At least it is okay to assist with big data, but it is unrealistic to lead movie shooting, etc.
But the globalization strategy of films is actually not because Ali Media is not strong enough, but because it is really a crime of non-war.
"Infernal Affairs" is naturally not suitable for North American audiences.
Therefore, failure is inevitable.
But it doesn't mean that Ah Li will give up.
From Huaxin's standpoint, Wang Yifan naturally did not want Ali's family to dominate.
Of course, they will not provide guns and ammunition to Ali Media.
"The bargaining chips Ali Media have really touched me, or it is difficult not to touch me. To be honest, the conditions of Ali Media will probably attract many great directors." Cao Meng pondered for a moment and said.
Wang Yifan nodded, he was not surprised at all.
After all, who doesn't love money?
"Actually, joining Ali Media may not be as bright as you imagined!" Wang Yifan said with a smile.
Cao Meng frowned and asked, "What do you mean? Does Director Wang know something?"
Wang Yifan smiled and nodded, "If nothing unexpected happens, Ali Media will not give up on the globalization strategy of films, because this is different from the previous big data movie strategy. Ali Group has a ready-made big data thing. Even if it fails, it is actually harmless. Because the role of big data is there, although it cannot dominate the movie, it does play a great role in publicity and distribution."
"The globalization strategy of films is different, because Ah Li has spent a huge amount of money to buy Imperial Cinemas. This amount of funds is an extremely important investment for a wealthy giant like Ah Li."
"Imperial Cinema has almost no impact in China, but in the North American market, Imperial Cinema has always been the second largest cinema. Moreover, cinemas have never been a high-return and high-return industry, especially North America. Therefore, Ali's acquisition of Imperial Cinemas is definitely not just a simple investment in cinemas, because that has no meaning."
"So, this failure of Infernal Affairs' globalization strategy will not allow Ah Li to change his basic strategy, but they will focus on other places and continue to try."
"Other place? Are you talking about North America?" Cao Meng asked for a moment.
Wang Yifan nodded and said, "Yes, Ali Media in China, except for the channels of Ali Group's parent company, to be honest, they do not have much advantage over other giants. If they just want to be with Guangchen and build an ordinary giant company, then maintaining the status quo is indeed a good choice, but Ali's culture is a wolf culture. No matter what they do, it is very offensive and aggressive."
"They will never be satisfied with being a film and television giant that is indifferent to the public, so they can only open up the situation from other places."
"Ali Media, which owns Imperial Cinemas, obviously has a greater advantage in North America than any domestic giant. So, if I guess correctly, the next step is that Ali Media's biggest possibility is to continue to wave money, directly acquire independent film brands in North America, and then engage in a Chinese-American co-production project, because in this way, Ali can have the opportunity to break through. Relying on the North American market, then switch to the Chinese market."
"Relying on Hollywood's mature film industry and, in turn, counterattacking the domestic market, they do have great advantages for Ah Li." Wang Yifan analyzed.
"Hiss!" Cao Meng took a deep breath.
However, if you think about it carefully, is what Wang Yifan said possible?
There is really a great possibility.
Ali Media and the acquisition of Imperial Cinemas for huge sums of money. If the North American market is not opened, then Imperial Cinemas will become a decoration, which is obviously not what Ali is willing to see.
In China, Huaxin is the dominant player, and several other giants are eyeing Ali Media.
In addition, the strategy from the inside out is that the failure of "Infernal Affairs" can also allow Ah Li to see the status quo clearly, so from the outside to the inside becomes their inevitable best choice.
Once this happens, the domestic directors such as Cao Meng and others who join Ali will not be so important.
Because Ah Li had a gorgeous and beautiful co-production, the more likely it would be that she would choose a Hollywood director.
Because Cao Meng and other major directors in China can often be called major directors in China.
In fact, Hollywood movies are not unacceptable to the local environment in China. As long as they are properly operated, Ah Li's variant co-production mode will become their biggest weapon.
"But, Ali Media did this, aren't you afraid of being said to be a wolf in the house?" Cao Meng was still a little unwilling to give up.
Wang Yifan looked at Cao Meng with a smile and said, "Turn the wolf into the house? It doesn't exist. As long as the Ali Group is in China, there is no problem with this."
"Because, the investor is Ali Media, and it can be said that it is to let North America and Hollywood directors and stars work for Ali Media!" Wang Yifan said with a smile.
Isn't this the case in my previous life?
Wanda acquired Legend Pictures, introduced Hollywood movies from the outside to the inside, and never heard anyone say they were bringing wolves into the house.
Director Lee made a successful career in Hollywood, and the movie has swept the box office in China. He is not an investor yet. He is a director, and he actually hasn't made much money, but who have heard of what he has led to a wolf into the house?
There are so many Hollywood blockbusters rampant in China, and no one has ever heard of the company that introduced these movies as a national company that has led to the house.
Of course, this is indeed a two-part matter.
However, Ali Media’s external-inner strategy is indeed very operational.
In fact, this method is really a very good method for a capable company.
"Hu..." Cao Meng breathed a long sigh.
"Director Wang, don't like Ali Media?" Cao Meng asked again.
Wang Yifan smiled and said, "From the director's standpoint, I actually don't reject cooperation with Ali, but from the perspective of Huaxin's shareholders, I do not like Ali Media because they do things so amazingly. Once they succeed, they want to swallow it in one bite. And the key is that Ali is too rich."
"And, do you think Ali Media dares to continue working with me after "Charlotte's Troubles" and "Infernal Affairs"?" Wang Yifan asked with a smile.
Cao Meng suddenly realized.
Yes, no matter how stupid Ali is, he can't tell. Wang Yifan has been digging a hole and burying them.
Chapter completed!