Rebirth of the Entertainment Master

Therefore, the bosses behind these companies are urging Congress to agree to Huaxia's request.For people like him, making money is the most important thing, and they don't care about cultural invasion.

Like last time, the power of the eight major film companies is simply not enough to compete with them. After three days of heated discussions among members of Congress, more than 50.00% of the members agree that Huaxia will build a new theater chain.Once another ten percent agree, the matter will be settled.

Therefore, in the past few days, the heads of the eight major film companies are anxious like ants on a hot pot, but there is nothing they can do.

As the instigator of this incident, Xiao Yunhai didn't feel the slightest bit of embarrassment, and said to Kerry: "This kind of thing, let it take its course."

Kerry sighed: "Xiao, I have to say that you are really lucky. If you knew this would happen, no company would sell their theater shares to you at a reduced price."

Xiao Yunhai shrugged, and said: "No way, my luck has always been good. Well, it's useless not to talk to you about it, I've made it clear on the phone why I came here. This is our Huaxia Brilliant Film and Television The boss of the company, Mr. Chu Heng, this is Mr. Jiao Fangtao, the film director of "Xiao Cui". I want "Xiao Cui" to be screened in your MGM theaters, tell me if there is any better schedule recently?"

Kerry stood up, shook hands with Chu Heng and Jiao Fangtao politely, and said unceremoniously to Xiao Yunhai: "No. As you know, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" will be released soon, With its popularity, it may be difficult for your movies to compete with it."

Xiao Yunhai said: "Nonsense, even if I can compete, I will not choose the same time. I pk my own stupid things, and I will not do it if I am killed. Tell me, when will "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" premiere?" reflect?"

Kerry said, "It's March [-]th in Europe and America, but it might be a few days later in China."

Xiao Yunhai thought for a while, and said, "Kerry, show me your schedule."

Kerry opened the drawer, took out a thick stack of materials, and said, "This is the schedule of all theaters, you can study it."

Xiao Yunhai took it over, handed it to Chu Heng, and said, "It really is my good brother. Mr. Chu, you and Director Jiao have a look, which day is better to choose."

Chu Heng nodded, and looked at Jiao Fangtao seriously.

Ten minutes later, Chu Heng put down the material and said, "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Smith, I want to release it on March 10."

Kerry thought for a while and said, "I remember that on March 27th, Columbia Pictures' "Tarzan of the Apes" will be released worldwide. Mr. Chu, are you sure it's March 25th?"

Chu Heng nodded, and said, "No matter which day we will meet a strong opponent. In this case, we will choose to release it on the same day as Huaxia."

Kerry said: "No problem. Xiao's vision has always been precise. Since he brought your film to the United States, it means that this "Xiao Cui" must be very good. At that time, it may be able to compete with Columbia's "Tarzan of the Apes". Get rid of it. Xiao, have you contacted the other theaters yet?"

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "It's just a phone call."

It's a pity that Xiao Yunhai hit a wall this time, the problem lies in Warner Cinemas.

Because it has already signed a contract with other films, it was unable to give Xiao Yunhai more than 40.00% of the film schedule in the first two days, and [-]% could be vacated at best.However, if the attendance rate is high, the number of film schedules can be increased on the third day.

Regarding this, Xiao Yunhai was also very helpless.After all, they came a little late, and it was a great honor for Warner to squeeze out hundreds of screens in the planned plan.

After talking with the person in charge of Warner Cinemas, Xiao Yunhai talked about the matter with Chu Heng, and asked, "Mr. Chu, can you postpone the screening of "Xiao Cui" until after May? At that time, Warner's screen The quantity can definitely exceed 40.00% or more.”

Chu Heng shook his head and said, "Mr. Xiao, we are already very satisfied that "Xiao Cui" can have a screen price of 600 yuan in North American theaters. If this movie can succeed in North America and sell well at the box office, then its We don’t need to worry about the number of screens at all. There is no theater chain that will struggle with money. On the contrary, if the movie fails, even if we give us another 1000 yuan for the screen in the first three days, it will not help.”

Xiao Yunhai smiled, and said: "Mr. Chu is wise. Whether or not a movie can succeed ultimately depends on its quality, and publicity is only useful in the early stages. Only high quality and good reputation can keep the box office booming."

Chu Heng said: "That's right. Mr. Xiao, what should we do about the issue of propaganda?"

Xiao Yunhai said: "It's simple. Tomorrow, I will ask Kerry to help find the person in charge of the video network. Let's put the promotional video on the most prominent position on their homepage and play it 24 hours a day. Then go find a friend of mine, Jesse, He is the boss of Crown Publishing House, and asked him to help print thousands of posters and post them at the doorways of major bookstores across the country. After doing these things, the publicity fees you brought are basically used up.”

Chu Heng smiled wryly and said, "It's really not a flower."

That night, Xiao Yunhai called Kerry and Jesse to his home, and told them about the matter, and the two naturally had no problems.

After dinner, everyone chatted on the grass of the manor while drinking red wine.

Jesse complained: "Xiao, in the past few days, I've been annoyed to death by the four major European publishing houses."

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Is it about Harry Potter?"

Jessie shrugged and said, "What else can there be. They hope to talk to you about publishing Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."

Kerry next to him said: "The global sales of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" almost exceeded [-] million, which made them a lot of money. Now they want a second one. There is no such cheap thing in the world. "

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said: "Jesse, if they ask again, you can tell them that I will handle the sales of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" after the global screening of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is over." question."

Jesse smiled, "No problem."

Chapter 700 The Lord of the Rings

Jiao Fangtao's English is average and he can't understand very well, but Chu Heng next to him can hear clearly.

He glanced at Xiao Yunhai in surprise, and asked, "Mr. Xiao, do the "Harry Potter" series belong to you?"

Xiao Yunhai said: "Boss Chu also knows about this novel?"

Chu Heng nodded and said, "Of course I know. My son and daughter each have a copy. They have read it countless times, and they like it very much."

Kerry said: "Not only the book, but he and MGM are half of the investment in the movie. This guy is too profitable. By the way, Xiao, haven't you always been interested in theaters? If the American Congress agrees to China's request, will you make a purchase?"

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said: "I want to buy it, but unfortunately I don't have the money."

Kerry said, "We, MGM, can lend it to you."

Xiao Yunhai glanced at Kerry, with deep meaning in his eyes, and said, "Kerry, are you asking me to be your puppet?"

Kerry shook his head and said, "Of course not, we should describe it as cooperation most appropriately."

Since both of them spoke Huaxia, Jiao Fangtao could hear them clearly.

He looked at Xiao Yunhai worriedly, afraid that he would agree.

When the time comes, the theater chain that the country has finally acquired is once again controlled by foreigners, then Xiao Yunhai's crime will be serious. The Ministry of Culture will definitely not let him go, and the Chinese entertainment industry will no longer tolerate him.

What Jiao Fangtao could think of, Xiao Yunhai naturally thought of.

He solemnly said: "Kerry, I advise you and the company behind you not to make this idea. I can tell you clearly that no one in China will agree to you, even if the conditions are the best. Because we If you do this, it will be no different from treason, and you will be reviled by hundreds of millions of Chinese people. I, Xiao Yunhai, have always been very courageous, but I dare not do this kind of thing even if I am beaten to death."

Kerry laughed and said, "Just because you don't agree, doesn't mean others won't agree. In the face of interests, the so-called bottom line is not worth showing."

Xiao Yunhai's eyes suddenly shot a cold light, and he said with murderous intent: "I will kill anyone who dares to agree."

Chu Heng nodded, and said coldly, "That's right."

Kerry looked at the two of them, shook his head and sighed: "Your way of thinking is really difficult for people to understand. Hehe, I was just joking with you just now. Even if you want to do this, I have no money to lend you. In order to buy Huaxia Cinemas, the whole of Hollywood is now dying of poverty, where is the spare money."

Xiao Yunhai looked deeply at Kerry, and said, "It's better like this. Kerry, when will the second "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" be filmed?"

Kerry thought for a while, and said, "Let's start filming after the novel is officially published. Xiao, why don't you direct the second part."

Xiao Yunhai shrugged and said: "I can't handle this, why don't you ask Mr. Bi Kewen again."

Kerry smiled bitterly: "Do you think I don't want to? When the film was finalized, I talked to him about the second part. He refused without even thinking about it. As the number one director of Hollywood fantasy, Mr. Birkwin is He will definitely not be bound by a series of movies. What's more, he is now focused on bringing the novel "Lord of the Rings" to the big screen, so where is the time to make a movie for us?"

"The Lord of the Rings?"

Xiao Yunhai couldn't help being shocked all over, and screamed out, mainly because the name was too thunderous.