Chapter 699 "Xiao Cui" Release Problem

Although there are eight major film companies in Hollywood, the real cornerstone is not them, but a large number of small and medium-sized film and television companies.

Last time, they sued the eight major film companies for monopolizing the theater chain with the anti-monopoly law, wantonly oppressed them, and were resolved by the eight major film companies in various ways.

The small and medium-sized film and television companies that originally wanted to control the theater chain failed to achieve their goals and were very depressed, but they had no choice but to die and continue to be oppressed by them.

But once a new theater chain appears in Europe and the United States, it will definitely be good news for these small and medium-sized film and television companies. At the very least, they had another option, and they didn't need to hang themselves from a tree like they did before.

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. As for what kind of cultural invasion, they don't care.

Just 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, more than 50% of the members of Congress are in favor of Huaxia building a new theater chain. Once there is another ten percent in agreement, the matter will be settled.

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

As the initiator of this incident, Xiao Yunhai did not feel any embarrassment at all, and said to Kerry, "Let's let this kind of thing take its course."

Kerry sighed: "Xiao, I have to say, your luck is really good. If you had known this would happen, no company would have sold you their cinema shares 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 this useless, my purpose has been clearly stated on the phone. This is our Huaxia brilliant film and television. Mr. Chu Heng, the owner of the company, this is Mr. Jiao Fangtao, the film director of "Xiao Cui". I want "Xiao Cui" to be released in your MGM theaters, tell me if there is a better schedule recently?"

Kerry stood up,

Politely shook hands with Chu Heng and Jiao Fangtao, and then said to Xiao Yunhai unceremoniously: "No. You know, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is about to be released, with its popularity, you guys It's hard to compete with that movie."

Xiao Yunhai said: "Nonsense, even if I can compete, I won't choose at the same time. I pk my own stupid things, and I won't do it. Let's talk, when will "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" premiere? reflect?"

Kerry said: "It's March 18 in Europe and America, and it may 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 the theaters, you can study it."

Xiao Yunhai took it and handed it over to Chu Heng, saying, "Sure enough, he is my good brother. President Chu, take a look with Director Jiao and choose which day is better."

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 25th."

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

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

Kerry said: "No problem. Xiao's vision has always been accurate. 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 bring Columbia's "Tarzan" Kill it. Xiao, have you contacted all the other theater chains?"

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

Unfortunately, Xiao Yunhai hit a wall this time, and the problem lies with Warner Cinema.

Because it had already signed contracts with other films, it could not give Xiao Yunhai more than 40% of the film quota in the first two days, but it could spare 10% at best. But if the attendance rate is high, the number of films can be increased on the third day.

In this regard, Xiao Yunhai was also very helpless. After all, they came a little late, and they were able to squeeze out hundreds of screens in the already arranged plan, which is a great deal of face for Warner.

After talking with the person in charge of Warner Cinemas, Xiao Yunhai told Chu Heng about the matter and asked, "Mr. Chu, can you postpone the screening of "Xiao Cui" to after May? At that time, Warner's screen The number will definitely exceed 40%."

Chu Heng shook his head and said, "Mr. Xiao, we are very satisfied that "Xiao Cui" can have 2,600 screens in North American theaters. If this film can be successful in North America and sell well at the box office, then it will We don’t need to worry about the number of screens in the world. No theater chain can’t get by with money. On the contrary, if the movie fails, even if we give us a thousand screens in the first three days, it will not help.”

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Mr. Chu is wise. Whether a movie is successful or not ultimately depends on its quality, and publicity is only useful in the early stage. With high quality and good reputation, the box office will continue to be popular."

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

Xiao Yunhai said: "Simple. Tomorrow I will ask Kerry to help find the person in charge of the video network. Let's put the promotional video in the most prominent position on their homepage, and it will be played 24 hours a day. Then I will go to a friend of mine, Jie. Xi, the owner of Crown Publishing House, asked him to help print thousands of posters and put them on the door of major bookstores across the country. After doing these things, the publicity money you brought will basically be used up. "

Chu Heng smiled bitterly and said, "It's really worthless."

That night, Xiao Yunhai called Kerry and Jessie to the house, and told them about the matter. Naturally, the two of them were fine.

After dinner, everyone drank red wine and chatted on the lawn of the manor.

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

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

Jesse shrugged and said, "Anything but it. They want 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 Philosopher's Stone" almost exceeded 100 million, so they made a lot of money. Now they want the second part, how can there be such a cheap thing in the world. "

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said: "Jesse, if they ask again, you can tell them that I will not handle the sales of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" until the global screening of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is over. question."

Jesse laughed, "No problem."

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