1. The eclipse under the "halo".
In today's era, Wang Zhonglei, the "Huayi giant crocodile" who once dominated the entertainment industry, is in a process of deplorable decline.
Looking back on the past, Wang Zhonglei is undoubtedly the "big guy among the big guys" in the entertainment industry. Relying on the strong strength of Huayi Brothers, he was once able to mobilize star resources as he wanted, and all the stars in the entertainment industry competed with him.
Industry insiders even jokingly hailed it as a "star manufacturing machine".
However, to this day, Wang Zhonglei has become a "marginal figure" in the circle. At the recent gala party held by Emperor Group, the stars were shining, but Wang Zhonglei's figure was squeezed into the corner.
Witnessing the scene of those celebrities vying to tie themselves up in the past, but now they have turned into the left out party, Wang Zhonglei can't help but feel a deep humiliation and loss.
With such a huge contrast, people can't help but feel emotional, what twists and turns has Wang Zhonglei's fate experienced? From the former "big man" in the entertainment industry to now reduced to a "marginal figure", Wang Zhonglei's experience of complete decay is really sighing.
So, what is the reason why Wang Zhonglei gradually slipped from the "peak" to decline?
Looking back on Wang Zhonglei's life trajectory, his career seems to have been smooth sailing. Born in a Beijing compound, he has lived a comfortable life without worrying about food and clothing since he was a child, and has never suffered any setbacks.
Even after graduating from university, his family paved a solid career path for him.
However, for this enthusiastic young man, that life was obviously too prosaic. He aspires to start his own business and pursue higher achievements and wealth.
Therefore, Wang Zhonglei resolutely resigned from the "iron rice bowl" and joined hands with his brother Wang Zhongjun to establish the advertising company "Huayi Brothers".
With keen business insight and unremitting fighting spirit, Huayi Brothers quickly emerged in the field of advertising and won the favor of many large enterprises. However, the two brothers were not satisfied with this, and they were eager to get involved in the wider entertainment market.
Under this background, Wang Zhonglei and his brother teamed up to start their glorious journey in the film and television industry. They have paid countless sweat and wisdom, and finally successfully signed famous directors such as Feng Xiaogang, and the influence of Huayi Brothers has made waves in the entire film and television industry! In just a few years, Wang Zhonglei has risen rapidly from an unknown son to a leader in the entertainment industry.
However, during the period when Wang Zhonglei and Huayi Brothers were in the limelight, a series of unexpected difficulties quietly came to the "VAM agreement" entanglement with Stephen Chow in early 2013, and then to the subsequent white-hot dispute with Feng Xiaogang, as well as the "tax evasion scandal" that has intensified since 2018.
Just as the crisis was beginning to emerge, the sudden outbreak of the new crown epidemic made Wang Zhonglei's situation even more difficult. Movie theaters were cold, Huayi Brothers' films could not be released, and the company's financial situation fell into unprecedented difficulties.
Today's Wang Zhonglei has become a "marginal person" in the industry, and he has to carry out live broadcasts on online platforms to bring goods in order to survive, such a downtrooping situation undoubtedly makes his heart full of helplessness and shame From the former giants in the entertainment industry to today's "marginal people", this huge contrast is really amazing.
Second, from the son to the business elite
Wang Zhonglei was born into a prominent family in Beijing, and enjoyed a carefree and prosperous life since he was a child. As the youngest child in his family, he has never experienced any setbacks and has always thrived in the love and care of his family.
Even after graduating from college, his family still arranged a comfortable and stable job for Wang Zhonglei, however, for this enthusiastic young man, that kind of ordinary life is too monotonous and boring, he is eager to challenge himself, create his own career, and pursue greater achievements and wealth, therefore, Wang Zhonglei resolutely quit the "iron rice bowl" and joined hands with his brother Wang Zhongjun to found the advertising company "Huayi Brothers" In the initial stage, they were only engaged in some advertising business, but with their keen business insight and unremitting fighting spirit, Huayi Brothers quickly emerged in the advertising field and won the favor of many important customers.
However, the two young partners did not stop there: they were eager to devote themselves to a broader and more challenging field of entertainment. With a generous offer from a good friend, they bravely ventured into film investment.
Despite all the obstacles they encountered when they first entered the film industry, with their decisive and wise decisions and huge capital injection, they successfully persuaded many well-known directors such as Feng Xiaogang and others to join, thus officially opening the prelude to a new glorious chapter of Huayi Group in the film and television industry.
In just a few years, Wang Zhonglei has changed from an unknown rich child to a "leader" in the entertainment industry. He has abundant resources in his hands and can select star talents as he likes, so he is known as the "star manufacturing machine" by the industry.
With his strong support, those originally unknown actors have reached the peak of their acting careers, and it is no exaggeration to say that Wang Zhonglei at that time has become the leading force in the entertainment industry.
It is unbelievable that this noble son from a wealthy family and a wealthy life can make a name for himself in the business world, and even become an industry giant. However, it is his firm and resolute determination and unremitting spirit of hard work that made Wang Zhonglei quickly transform from an ordinary small role to a "big man" in the entertainment industry.
With the strong strength of Huayi Brothers, Wang Zhonglei's position in the entertainment industry has become increasingly stable. He has abundant resources in his hands and can select star talents as he likes, so he is known as the "star manufacturing machine" by the industry.
Many big-name stars are competing with Wang Zhonglei without exception, and even the actresses who have always been arrogant and conceited will take the initiative to show favor to him. It can be said that Wang Zhonglei's "domineering side leakage" was known and unknown to everyone in the entertainment industry at that time.
From a noble son from a wealthy family to finally becoming a "big man" in the entertainment industry, Wang Zhonglei's life journey is really amazing. With his keen business insight and unremitting fighting spirit, he gradually climbed to the peak of his career and became a pivotal figure in the industry.
This proves once again that with enough effort, everyone has the potential to succeed.
However, the grace of fate lies precisely in its dramatic reversal of the astounding people! Just as Wang Zhonglei and Huayi Brothers were striding forward on the bright Avenue of Stars, a series of "calamities" were quietly attacking them.
First of all, we want to mention the controversial "VAM" incident with Stephen Chow in 2013. This move not only disgraced Wang Zhonglei, but also caused his reputation in the industry to suffer a heavy blow.
Since then, the cooperative relationship between Huayi and Feng Xiaogang has gradually deteriorated, and even Wang Jinghua and other gold medal agents have left with their artists.
The ensuing blows made Wang Zhonglei, who was originally standing at the peak, fall into unprecedented confusion and panic. The company's performance began to decline sharply, and Wang Zhonglei's personal reputation also suffered serious damage.
Just when Wang Zhonglei thought that the "darkest hour" had passed, a more serious challenge came head-on. In 2018, Huayi's internal "tax evasion" scandal was like a bolt from the blue, which dealt another heavy blow to its already shaky reputation.
The majority of netizens have revealed that Huayi, which was once known as the "star manufacturing machine", has long been corrupt in its internal management.
And just when this crisis just broke out, the sudden new crown epidemic was like a heavy punch, completely destroying the fate of the entire industry. The doors of movie theaters were forced to close tightly, and most of Huayi's films could not be released, and the box office was miserable.
As a core enterprise that is extremely dependent on the box office of movies, Huayi naturally cannot stand alone, and the debt crisis is becoming more and more severe.
In order to survive the difficulties, Wang Zhonglei had to sell assets, but this still did not alleviate the company's losses. In such a desperate predicament, he could only watch his former proud "kingdom" collapse step by step.
The ups and downs along the way really make people feel a lot of emotion for Wang Zhonglei's fate. From the former "big man" in the entertainment industry to now reduced to a "marginal person", such a huge gap is really embarrassing.
First of all, we would like to mention the "VAM" incident that sparked strong public condemnation. This move not only made Wang Zhonglei feel deeply humiliated, but also seriously damaged his credibility in the industry.
At that time, Wang Zhonglei reached a "gambling agreement" with Huayi and Stephen Chow: if the box office of the movie can exceed 500 million yuan, Stephen Chow can receive a dividend of up to 80 million yuan.
However, after the film's great success, Huayi openly denied the existence of the agreement, which made Stephen Chow's expectations for "sharing revenues" come to naught! This dispute intensified, not only causing Wang Zhonglei's reputation to suffer a heavy blow, but also plunging him into the whirlpool of public opinion.
Since then, the contradictions between Huayi and Feng Xiaogang have continued to intensify, and even dealt a devastating blow to Wang Zhonglei. In order to retain this well-known "gold medal director" at home and abroad, Wang Zhonglei did not hesitate to invest a lot of money to acquire Dongyang Meila Film and Television Company, which was co-founded by Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Guoli.
However, this move did not bring the expected effect, but led to the gradual weakening of Director Feng's box office appeal, and Huayi's development also came to a standstill.
Just as Huayi was facing many difficulties, more egregious "tax evasion" scandals followed. The majority of netizens were shocked to find that the internal management of this company, which was once known as the "star manufacturing factory", has been decayed.
This incident exposed all kinds of shady scenes within Huayi, and the public's trust collapsed in an instant, and Wang Zhonglei lost his dominant position in the entertainment industry.
Then, the raging new crown epidemic pushed Huayi into a place of no return. The cold winter of the film market has made it difficult for Huayi, which relies on box office revenue, to move forward, and the heavy debt burden has put Wang Zhonglei in a desperate situation.
In order to survive the crisis, he had to sell some of his assets, but this still could not fill the black hole of the company's losses. In such a desperate situation, Wang Zhonglei could only watch his once glorious "kingdom" gradually collapse.
Wang Zhonglei, the former "president of Huayi", has now become a "passing star" in the industry, and has to sell goods through live streaming to make a living. Such a gap undoubtedly made him heartbroken.
From the peak to the trough, Wang Zhonglei's life trajectory has experienced such twists and turns, which is really impressive.
Part 4: The Ultimate Chapter: The Impact of the Epidemic, Huayi Company is in a comprehensive predicament
Just when Wang Zhonglei thought he had survived the most difficult moment, a bigger challenge quietly came - the outbreak of the new crown epidemic.
This sudden epidemic, like a violent storm, completely changed the pattern of the entire entertainment industry. The doors of movie theaters were forced to close, and most of the films that Huayi was preparing and shooting could not be released as originally planned.
As one of the important pillars of the film industry, Huayi Group has experienced a heart-wrenching predicament. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Huayi, which has always relied on movie box office revenue! .
Audiences are no longer as enthusiastic about new releases as they used to be, and blockbusters that were originally expected to be high are ultimately unable to recoup their investment. This is undoubtedly a catastrophic blow to Huayi, which has relied on box office performance for a long time.
The heavy pressure of losses has made Huayi Group mired in debt and struggling.
Faced with such a grim situation, Mr. Wang Zhonglei had to take decisive measures and sell assets on a large scale in order to save himself. He first auctioned off the antique calligraphy and paintings collected by his brother Wang Zhongjun, and then sold all the properties he bought in his early years.
However, these funds are only a drop in the bucket compared to the company's huge debt scale.
At this life-and-death moment, Wang Zhonglei may never have imagined that the "kingdom" he was once proud of would collapse so completely. , the "big guy" who once called for wind and rain in the entertainment industry, has now become a marginal figure seeking a way to survive.
Seeing that the career he had devoted himself to was about to collapse, the helplessness and pain in Wang Zhonglei's heart can be imagined. In the past, he was high-spirited, but now he can only rely on online live streaming to sell goods to maintain the company's operations.
Such a desolate scene is really embarrassing.
The ravages of the new crown virus have undoubtedly become the last straw that crushed Huayi Group. Prior to this, the Wang Zhonglei brothers had gone through a series of painful blows, from the "gambling agreement" incident to the exposure of internal corruption scandals, they gritted their teeth again and again and persevered and survived the difficulties.
However, the impact of the epidemic ruthlessly destroyed the last ray of life of Huayi Group. The complete shutdown of movie theaters has wiped out the box office revenue that Huayi Group relied on for survival.
Without the support of the box office, the company's business situation has become more difficult, and the debt crisis has intensified.
At this life-and-death moment, Mr. Wang Zhonglei has no choice but to sell his property. The properties he and his brother had bought in their early years were now being sold in an attempt to save the company's fortunes.
However, these funds are still a drop in the bucket compared to the huge amount of debt.
Seeing that the career he was proud of in the past is facing a serious decline, Wang Zhonglei may have already suffered unspeakable pain in his heart. The arrogant "president of Huayi" in the past has to rely on live streaming to make a living.
Such a down-and-out situation is really a sigh! Once upon a time, Wang Zhonglei was famous in the entertainment industry and was known as a "big guy" figure, but now, he has gradually become a "paste" in the minds of everyone Such a stark contrast, can't help but sigh However, it is behind this painful failure, perhaps, Wang Zhonglei will be able to recognize his own weaknesses, and take this opportunity to regain strength After all, in this rapidly changing industry environment, nothing is eternal, as long as the pace of the times, everyone has the possibility of making a comeback.
5. Cause analysis: lack of integrity and humility, blind pursuit of commercial interests
Looking back on Wang Zhonglei's career, it is not difficult for us to find that his decline today is not accidental, but stems from some stubbornness and flaws in his heart. As a noble son born in a wealthy family, Wang Zhonglei has been cared for by his family since he was a child and has never experienced the hardships of life.
This privileged upbringing undoubtedly fueled his conceit and contempt for others, and in his eyes, the work of the ordinary laborer seemed boring and boring, and he deserved a brighter future.
This pretentious mentality has always accompanied Wang Zhonglei to the peak of his career. In his heart, well-known directors such as Feng Xiaogang and Stephen Chow are all pawns in his hands, and he has never regarded them as real partners.
It was this arrogant and arrogant attitude that triggered the "betting" dispute with Stephen Chow, and also laid a hidden danger for the break with Feng Xiaogang in the future.
In addition, Wang Zhonglei has excessive trust in the people around him, and is even unaware of the corruption that exists within the company. When the "tax evasion" scandal came to light, he also appeared confused, apparently failing to effectively implement internal control.
This blind obedience and trust of cronies eventually led to the collapse of Huayi Group.
Finally, Wang Zhonglei's pursuit of commercial profits is too blind. Faced with the huge risks of film investment, he always did not hesitate to devote himself to it, focusing only on box office gains. However, this short-sighted behavior caused him to ignore the intrinsic value of filmmaking, which further accelerated Huayi's decline.
In addition to the above, the words and deeds of Mr. Wang Zhonglei and his family members have also deeply shaken the public's perception of his image. In particular, his daughter's "rich second generation" style of showing off her wealth aroused the strong dissatisfaction of the majority of netizens, and caused Mr. Wang Zhonglei's reputation to suffer an unprecedented blow.
As the head of a family business, Mr. Wang Zhonglei should have strictly controlled the words and actions of family members, but unfortunately, he seems to have failed to do so.
On the whole, the root cause of Mr. Wang's gradual decline lies in his deep conceit and lack of humility, his excessive pursuit of cronies and profits, and his negligent management of the behavior of family members.
His lack of thoughtfulness for the long-term development of himself and his business led to the tragic results that he has today.
As a noble son born into a wealthy family, Mr. Wang Zhonglei has been cared for by his family since he was a child and has almost never experienced any setbacks. This privileged living environment bred his conceit and contempt for others.
In his eyes, those ordinary jobs seem extremely "boring", and he deserves a more brilliant future.
This conceited mentality has always accompanied Mr. Wang Zhonglei's career. In his mind, those well-known directors were nothing more than pawns at his mercy, and he never saw them as real partners.
It was this kind of arrogant behavior that triggered the "betting" dispute with Stephen Chow, and also laid a hidden danger for the break with Feng Xiaogang in the future.
In addition, Mr. Wang Zhonglei is extremely trusting of the people around him, even to the point of being defenseless, so he is completely unaware of the corruption problem within the company. He was also confused when faced with the "tax evasion" scandal, and it was clear that he did not effectively supervise the company.
This blind trust in cronies eventually led to the collapse of Huayi.
Moreover, Mr. Wang Zhonglei's pursuit of profit is also too blind. Faced with the huge risks of film investment, he always did not hesitate to invest money, only thinking about the pursuit of box office gains.
However, this short-sighted strategy made him ignore the intrinsic value of filmmaking, and also accelerated the decline of Huayi.
Finally, the words and deeds of Mr. Wang Zhonglei and his family have also had a serious negative impact on their image. His daughter's "rich second generation" style of showing off her wealth has aroused strong dissatisfaction among the majority of netizens, which has undoubtedly further aggravated Mr. Wang Zhonglei's reputation crisis.
As the leader of a family business, Wang Zhonglei should have strictly controlled the words and deeds of those close to him, but the truth is regrettable.
From a comprehensive analysis, the fundamental reason why Wang Zhonglei is gradually moving towards the road of decay is that he has overconfidence and lack of modesty and prudence in his heart, his blind pursuit of cronies and profits, and his neglect of restraint and management of family members' misconduct.
It was his lack of thoughtful consideration for the future of himself and the company as a whole that led to such a tragic end.