Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

Monday, Hutchison Whampoa.

In Lin Baicheng's office, a new week has arrived, and secretary Qin Lan reported something to Lin Baicheng.

"The filming of "Tiger Frog", shot by Seven Little Fortunes Film Company controlled by Star Pictures, has been completed the day before yesterday and is scheduled to be released this Friday, which will coincide with the release of "Snake". "

"The attendance rate of "Snake" is no longer high. By then, the film's film schedule will be reduced to 20%, leaving 80% of the film schedule for the just-released film "Tiger Frog."

"How much is the box office of "Snakehead"?"

Lin Baicheng asked aloud. Except for the first few days, he stopped paying attention to this film.

Qin Lan replied: "As of yesterday, the box office was just over 3 million Hong Kong dollars. When the film is released, the box office is expected to be around 3.3 million to 3.4 million Hong Kong dollars."

"It's only a little over three million Hong Kong dollars. It seems like you won't be able to make much money."

Lin Baicheng shook his head after hearing this. Based on the box office of 3.4 million Hong Kong dollars, Star Pictures can only get 1.7 million Hong Kong dollars. The total cost of filming, publicity, copying, etc. of the film would be 500,000 to 600,000 Hong Kong dollars. In this way, only Can earn 1 million Hong Kong dollars.

To give a rough estimate, an investment of 500,000 Hong Kong dollars can earn 1 million Hong Kong dollars in about two months. The rate of return is not low. Unfortunately, the investment amount is not high, and the earnings are small, which is difficult to attract Lin Baicheng's eyes.

Qin Lan said: "It is expected that the local box office can earn more than 1 million Hong Kong dollars, and the video market can earn more than 100,000 Hong Kong dollars. When the copyright of the film is sold to the Bay Island, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian countries, it is expected to earn another one or two. One million Hong Kong dollars.”

"Yes, I almost forgot about my overseas income."

Lin Baicheng tapped his forehead. Nowadays, Star Cinema does not have its own theater chain overseas. In addition, Star Cinema has just shot a movie and does not have its own distribution channels overseas. Therefore, the overseas copyright of the movie can only be sold out and the box office is divided. Forget about achievement for now.

"Remember to sell the North American video rights to Morningstar Pictures for HKD 1 and ask Shirley Lansing to arrange the video release for the film."

"Yes, Mr. Lin."

Qin Lan agreed aloud and wrote down the matter with a note.

The reason why Lin Baicheng asked Morningstar Pictures to release the video tape of "Snake Man" was not because he thought it would make money, but because he wanted to make Cheng Long famous among Chinese Americans through the video tape release, and then wait until Cheng Long officially entered Hollywood. There is a fan base.

In the United States, apart from Chinese people, Lin Baicheng doesn't think white people and black people will spend money to buy video tapes to watch Chinese-language films.

Qin Lan said: "Mr. Lin, "Tiger Frog" will premiere this Friday night. Manager Wu and Mr. Hong Jinbao want to invite you to attend then. Also, after "Snake" is released, Manager Wu We’re going to have a celebration party, and I’d like to ask if you have time to attend.”

"Remember these two things and remind me when the time comes. I'll see if I have time to go."

Lin Baicheng didn't agree or refuse, he was ready to see if he had enough time.

Qin Lan agreed again, and then said: "Jupiter Toy Company has sent a hundred doll machines to the United States. According to your instructions, half will stay in the Starlight Company's toy store and half will go through Phil Smith." Mr.’s channel will be handed over to the game arcade owners to observe the profitability of the machines respectively.”

"I believe that there are people playing claw machines here in Hong Kong, and there will also be a market in the United States."

Lin Baicheng said that after Jupiter Toy Company completed the debugging and production of the doll machine, it first launched sales in the Xiangjiang market.

However, not a single one was sold at first. There were several units placed in the toy store, and two units were placed in each Star Cinema. Then, they contacted the arcade owners through the channels of Galaxy Games and sent one to each owner for trial use.

At the beginning, no one played. After a few days, people started to play. The average income after a week was still very good. The arcade owner immediately bought the trial machine, and some even bought one or two more to put in the store. .

Of course, unlike the claw machines placed in movie theater toy stores, the claw machines in game halls contain cigarettes, and many people who play games smoke, so the business is better.

With Xiangjiang performing well, Jupiter Toys Company naturally wants to explore overseas markets. Japan and the United States are the first markets to be explored.

Qin Lan continued: "At Galaxy Games, the trial operation of "Tank War" has received an excellent response. According to survey feedback, players from all over the world like this game very much. Agents have decided to place orders, and there are a lot of orders. ."

"Because Taito Co., Ltd.'s "Space Invaders" has begun to go on sale, and the sales volume is very good. According to your instructions, Galaxy Games will no longer give Taito Co., Ltd. the exclusive agency rights. Taito Co., Ltd. still got the game in Japan. The company has agency rights, but the company can also sell in Japan, and the specific sales are handled by the Japanese branch.”

Arcade agent, if possible, Lin Baicheng doesn't want to change people, it's best to make money steadily. However, Taitung Co., Ltd. also makes games. Now that the "Space Invaders" produced by them is selling well, the promotion of "Tank Battle" will definitely be small. Of course, Lin Baicheng cannot give the other party exclusive games. Agency.

Therefore, although Taitung Co., Ltd. still obtained the agency rights for the game in Japan, Galaxy Games itself can also sell it in Japan. Unlike North America and Europe, Lin Baicheng still sells game rights to agents. The games are sold to agents at a fixed price. How much money the agent can make from it depends on the agent's own ability.

In this way, everyone makes money, and agents will definitely be more attentive in promoting the game in order to make more money for themselves. Furthermore, if a game company from any country wants to take action on the game, Galaxy Games does not have to do anything. The agents themselves will respond. After all, if there is a problem with the game, their interests will be harmed.

Lin Baicheng said: "Let the Japanese branch do a good job in sales this time. It is best to open up channels so that the company can make more money from future games."

"That in itself is their job."

Qin Lan nodded to express his understanding.

After that, Qin Lan continued to report, saying that Yuan Tianfan and others would return to Xiangjiang today.

The team that went to London to sell gold futures and conduct settlement did not come back immediately after completing the sale because Lin Baicheng asked them to stay in London and buy them back immediately after the price of gold fell below US$210.

This time it is US$150 million in principal and US$1.5 billion in financing funds. Now Yuan Tianfan and the others have completed the purchase, the cost price is 206.8 US dollars per ounce, and the current price of gold is about 205 US dollars, and it is still in the process of correction and decline.