1999 was a very important year in the history of Western Eight Kingdoms films.

After joining the WTO, the Western Eight Kingdoms began to open up foreign film quotas, which will inevitably have a strong impact on local films in the Western Eight Kingdoms.

The filmmakers of the West Eight Kingdom united for the survival and development of their own films. They shaved their heads and sat quietly in protests in Guanghuamen and other places in Seoul.

But just this year, the release of a movie became a symbol of the rise of Western Eight films, and this movie is "The Life and Death Transformation".

The imitation path of Western Baguo films has been going on for more than ten years. Now, it has formed a complete film industry and has its own national characteristics. It has reached the forefront of Asia in the field of commercial films.

The movie "Life and Death" is an important turning point!

In the history of film history of the Eight Kingdoms, the quality of "Life and Death" is not top-notch, and it can only be said to be a very successful commercial film.

But after the release of "Life and Death", it attracted 6.6 million people to the cinema.

You should know that in 1999, the total population of the Eight Kingdoms in the West was only more than 40 million. The emergence of "Life and Death" is the basis for the emergence of tens of millions of moviegoers in the West!

The box office of "Life and Death" also broke the movie viewing record of 4.17 million people maintained by "Titans".

It was from this movie that the Western Eight Kingdoms films began to be remade against the wind, and Hollywood movies were becoming less and less marketable in the Western Eight Kingdoms.

Of course, that is the original history, but now, in "Life and Death", which was released on February 13, 1999, we meet a powerful opponent created by Ye Fan for him - "Infernal Affairs"!

The lineup of "Life and Death" is not bad. The director is Spielberg Kang Digui of the West Eight, starring Chow Yun-fat Choi Min-sik of the West Eight, and Han Se-gyu, Song Kang-ho and Kim Yoon-jin.

Uh... Anyway, Ye Fan thinks these titles are very consistent with the national style of Kanzi.

These people can be said to be national treasure-level filmmakers of the Western Eight Kingdoms, and even the staff of the storefront!

Kim Yunzhen even got rid of it... Cough cough... Large scale... Uh... People who have been to Hollywood have a high status in the Western Eight Kingdoms film industry!

Therefore, the quality of "Life and Death" can definitely be said to be a very good spy film for the Western Eight Kingdoms in 1999.

But in Ye Fan's view, "Life and Death" is a police and gangster film dressed in the guise of spy movies, with a large number of gunfights piled up, simple and crude.

The reason why this film became a milestone is probably nothing more than borrowing the topics of the north and south, and then there are three major acting schools, which cater to the tastes of southern audiences.

In addition to the correct advantages of local and ZZ, in Ye Fan's opinion, "Life and Death" has no advantage over "Infernal Affairs" in other aspects!

The combination of Andy Lau and Leslie Cheung, plus Ye Fan's work, can be said to crush several unknown starring actors overseas at this time.

But there is no way. For these two advantages, the disadvantages for "Infernal Affairs" are very great in the Western Eight Kingdoms.

But even so, "Infernal Affairs" was just released in the West Eight Kingdoms, and it was comparable to "Life and Death".

"Life and Death" premiered by nearly one million viewers, and "Infernal Affairs" is almost the same.

This is the question. Think about the tricks of the sticks during the Seoul Olympics. Since there are movies that have risen in their own country, how will they treat "Infernal Affairs"?

The answer is obvious, that is, directly suppressing! Reducing the screening rate of "Infernal Affairs" and increasing the screening of "Life and Death" is that simple and crude.

This led to a sharp decline in the number of viewers on the second day of the release of "Infernal Affairs". Even Leslie Cheung, the most popular in the Eight Kingdoms, would be useless. If it were Liang Chaowei, it would be even more useless.

Not only that, "Returning the Pearl" has been aired on Xibaguo TV for a few days, and it is still played at 11 pm.

But this also triggered a craze for the audience of the drama, and the scene was filled with crowds.

This led to the audience watching "Return of the Pearl", while no one in the Western Eight Kingdoms, even in the prime time film and television dramas, resulting in a plummeting rating.

This also alarmed the General Administration of the Eighth Kingdoms of the West, so in order to protect local dramas, the three major TV stations of the Eighth Kingdoms of the West discussed and implemented the [Chinese Drama Ban Order] and chose to ban the broadcast of "Return of the Pearl".

Many people in the Eight Western Kingdoms objected to this, but were unable to change it.

Moreover, the previous films of Ye Fan's films such as "Suspect", "My Body" and "Barish Girlfriend" have successively impacted the Western Eight Kingdoms film market, and the influence of "Return of the Pearl", the movie "Infernal Affairs" has also been affected.

It’s really two things that come together. The key is that these two films and TV series are related to Ye Fan, which is quite disgusting.

Qiong Yao felt incredible and anxious about the ban on "Return of the Pearl", but Ye Fan told her not to think too much about it. Anyway, she got all the money, and the ban on a country cannot change anything as an individual.

Ye Fan, Xiang, Boss Yang and some big investors know Bangzi's style better, and although they are surprised, they are not surprised by this operation.

However, Han Sanye, who had just been promoted, was speechless by Bangzi's slutty operation. "Infernal Affairs" also has investment from Beijing Film Studio!

Other investors asked Ye Fan to discuss solutions, but Ye Fan ignored this person's official operation, what could he do, a "fly man"?

However, Ye Fan still rushed to [China Film Group] with face to summon Han Sanye. Yes! That's how realistic it is!

"What do you think about the West Eight Kingdoms? The day before yesterday, there were 967,800 moviegoers, but yesterday it dropped to 435,600. What a fucking thing!”

"It would be fine if the movie quality is not good. Damn it directly reduces the schedule of films. This operation is so disgusting!"

Seeing that Mr. Han was so angry that he couldn't help but swear. Ye Fan laughed in his heart. This was the result he wanted. If the official boss didn't bring him in, it would be very difficult for him to carry out the plan!

So Ye Fan pretended to be "innocent" and said, "Third Master, you said this, I am just an ordinary ordinary person, and I have any solutions for the official operation?"

"Besides, it's just a loss of more than 17 million yuan. According to this trend, it's just a loss of tens of millions of yuan. The box office in China and other countries can make a lot of money."

When Mr. Han heard this, he glared at Ye Fan and said, "Do you guys beg me? The box office of tens of millions is not money! Besides, is this a matter of money now?"

"Hurry up, you have many tricks, let me think of some solutions!"

Ye Fan said aggrievedly: "Third Master, what are you saying, what are you thinking about me..."

Before he finished speaking, Ye Fan saw that Han Sanye's facial features and expression instantly turned into "Zhang Fei", and his expression immediately became solemn.

"Why don't you, Sanye, represent China Film Academy or let the official communicate?"

"Communication must be about communication, but the relationship inside is complicated. I guess the big yamen will not make a big fuss about this small matter, but we still have to deal with it ourselves."

"Even the Zhongying movie can't show up on the surface. What we can do is at most to get stuck in the neck of the Xibaguo movie in the future."

Ye Fan heard this and pretended to be pondered for a while, then said, "The Infernal Affairs is suppressed, and it will definitely not be solved in a short period of time."

"I have an immature idea. I can stand out on behalf of the people, but you and Zhongying must support me behind the scenes."

Master Han’s eyes lit up when he heard this. He just wanted Ye Fan to stand up and that he would be able to deal with it if he didn’t get involved with the official.

"You can talk about your thoughts first. If the impact is not great, the company and I will definitely support you!"

Ye Fan nodded, and then told Mr. Han San about his plan...

"Hiss...hiss...hiss"

While listening to Ye Fan's plan, Han Sanye made a contribution to global heating from time to time.

"You're called an immature idea? You've planned it long ago! You're so cruel!"

Looking at Ye Fan, who pretended to be innocent, Master Han San couldn't help but feel a little tooth pain after listening to his plan. Ye Fan's operation was really a murderous person and a heartbreaking one's heart!

Ye Fan smiled and said, "It's really immature. There are too many people who need to cooperate with many plans. If you can stand up and cooperate with me, what's this operation!"

Mr. Han San waved his hand and said, "Your plan is so ruthless, the company will definitely not be able to stand up. It's better to follow your own plan. The company will release news in private."

Ye Fan shrugged and said, "Okay, I'll stand up and stand up. Now I'm going to be hated by the General Administration of the West Eight Kingdoms."

Mr. Han San smiled and scolded: "So what if they hate you? As much as they hate you, our General Administration will support you. Don't worry!"

Ye Fan naturally understood this truth, and he didn't say much. He said hello to Mr. Han San and rushed to [Chaoyang Company]...

Although it was the third day of the Chinese New Year, the boss notified that an emergency meeting was held. The executives and editors in the capital of [Chaoyang Company] would come to the company if they could.

"Mr. Ye, what's the big deal if you ask us to come in such a hurry?"

"Have you heard about the incidents of "Infernal Affairs" and "Return of the Pearl" in the Western Eight Kingdoms?"

Seeing that some of the executives shook their heads and nodded, Ye Fan asked Wang Jinghua to tell everyone about the matter.

When the executives heard this, they were very indignant. What is this something that people can do?

Uh... It seems that the kang is really not a human being, so that's fine, but it's also very infuriating!

"The stick is too much, you must find a way to get back!"

"Yes, Mr. Ye, just say whatever plan you have, and you must do it back!"

"Infernal Affairs has a company investment, and both face and inner self are lost. If you don't find it back, you will lose a lot!"

...

Seeing the emotions of the executives being mobilized, Ye Fan was very satisfied. It is very important to fight and unify his thoughts.

Ye Fan waved his hand and everyone immediately became quiet.

"Isn't a HOT group in Bangzi very popular in China recently? I want to issue a traitor...bah...chasing order!"

"To the major domestic entertainment companies, related media, record companies and channel dealers, just say what Ye Fan said, hoping that they will give me a face and prohibit all activities and news from the HOT group and other star stars."

"If you have any losses, you should go to a lawsuit. If you really have no choice, our company will bear the returns first. Anyway, they will ask them to find various reasons to cut off cooperation."

"In addition, Sister Hua, if you want to acquire or invest in the current better entertainment company in Xibaguo at all costs, you will at least need one. If it really doesn't work, we will set it up ourselves."

"The yamen makes them not have to worry. I can't say anything extra. In short, I want to ban Korean waves in the country!"

Looking at Ye Fan, who was domineering and exposed, everyone was shocked after hearing his extremely fierce words. After responding excitedly, the senior executives returned to their office and began to be busy.

Then, Feng Ji and Xu Ang and other editors in the capital walked into Ye Fan's office.

"I'm sorry for calling you to come to the company during the New Year, but the matter is urgent and you need your efforts!"

Feng Ji and other editors dared not. Although they were young, Ye Fan asked them to come at this time, and it was definitely not a small matter.

Ye Fan was polite and didn't say much, after all, they didn't have the right to choose now.

Then Ye Fan told them about the affairs of the Eight Kingdoms of the West. After unifying his thoughts again, he talked about what he was going to let them do.
To be continued...