Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1122 More choices?

At first, everyone thought that the public opinion criticizing Lin Daoqiu and New Oriental would soon pass, but unexpectedly, it became more and more violent.

But even so, the vast majority of people still maintained a wait-and-see attitude until the director of the Electric Power Management Bureau held a press conference.

"Xiangjiang's film market needs to be reformed. We absolutely cannot allow a single company to dominate. I have held several discussions within the Electric Power Management Bureau before, and everyone agrees with this view."

"The new bill will invite well-known social figures, professionals in the film industry, and relevant legal professionals to discuss and formulate a law that is in line with the Hong Kong film market as soon as possible to regulate the market."

After this press conference, everyone has realized that the film industry is about to change.

Although I don't know who will benefit in the end, what is certain is that the target of this bill is naturally Lin Daoqiu, who is about to dominate the Hong Kong film industry.

On the eve of the Spring Festival, Sammo Hung invited a large number of filmmakers out for dinner. Among them were the original group of seven from New Arts City, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Lin Zhengying, Zhong Fa, and a group of directors and actors.

"Now the situation is very clear. Mr. Lin will definitely lose the control of Xiangjiang Cinemas. I think everyone who sits again needs to think about themselves."

Cen Jianxun was in charge of the dinner, so it was impossible for him to speak on Lin Daoqiu's side.

They didn't even think about attracting these people to Dibao when they made this move. After all, compared with New Oriental, Dibao's strength can be said to be not a little bit worse.

"I don't know what Manager Cen means? Why don't you tell me and listen."

Zhong Fa looked at Cen Jianxun curiously, wondering what the other party would propose.

Cen Jianxun knew very well that Zhong Fa and Lin Zhengying were definitely on Lin Daoqiu's side, and the reason why they participated in this dinner today was all because of Sammo Hung's face.

"I think everyone should unite. There is no need to be attached to a certain film company. In the future, we will still focus on cooperation. Whoever gives more money will help whichever filming."

It is obviously impossible to pull those people from New Oriental directly to Dibao.

What Cen Jianxun has to do is very simple, that is to prevent them from being tied to New Oriental, but to have a choice.

Moreover, many of the people sitting here have actually started their own companies, but they have been tied to their respective film companies before, and they hardly know how to help other companies film.

In the past, New Oriental had theater chains and film companies. They had no choice but to attach themselves to New Oriental.

But now it is different, Lin Daoqiu only has the film company left, and the theater chain will be controlled by others, which will be a major change.

"I thought Manager Cen wanted to invite us into Dibao, but I didn't expect you to be wrong."

Zhong Fa smiled disdainfully, he didn't even think about promising anything to the other party when he came here today, even if Lin Daoqiu lost the theater chain, Zhong Fa would not switch to other film companies.

Cen Jianxun knew it well, and he never thought of convincing Zhong Fa. After all, the other party is not a very well-known leading actor, at most he is just a well-known supporting role.

In fact, today Cen Jianxun is targeting the five people in New Art City. As long as they are not tied to death in New Oriental, it will be a great joy for Di Bao.

"With all due respect, even if Mr. Lin doesn't have a theater chain, his control over the Xiangjiang film circle is not comparable to others."

At this moment, Mai Jia spoke suddenly, and everyone's attention turned to him.

"The only studio in Asia that can do special effects is in Xiangjiang, and this company is controlled by Mr. Lin. What does Dibao have? What does Golden Harvest have? I can only say that you are overjoyed."

Of course, Mai Jia knew that the bill this time had dealt a big blow to Lin Daoqiu, and gave Di Bao, who was already desperate, a glimmer of life again.

But the problem now is that "Godzilla" has made it clear that future movies will focus on special effects, and Lin Daoqiu's magic studio has the world's top special effects production team. What do others compare with?

"Baldhead, I think what you said is too arbitrary. At the beginning, Magic Studio started from scratch, and Mr. Lin can do it, so why can't others do it?"

Someone directly refuted Mai Jia on the spot.

But Mai Jia seemed to have expected that someone would say that, he turned his head and smiled at the guy who refuted him.

"As far as I know, Magic Studio has invested at least two billion Hong Kong dollars so far, not to mention that there are still follow-up investments. I would like to ask who in Hong Kong has such a big budget?"

As soon as Mai Jia said this, the scene was suddenly silent.

It took more than two billion Hong Kong dollars to invest in a magic studio. Who dares to say that someone in Xiangjiang will spend so much money to develop special effects technology at this time?
"Not to mention that "Godzilla" cost 5000 million US dollars to shoot. Who in Hong Kong has the courage? Mr. Zou or Mr. Pan? Obviously neither of these two?"

Mai Jia was very happy. Those who originally thought that Lin Daoqiu would fail if he lost the control of the theaters, after hearing these words, their hearts suddenly became cold.

"Not in the past doesn't mean not in the future."

At this moment, Sammo Hung, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said this.

"Sanmao, for a special effects film to make money, it is not enough to rely on the Xiangjiang market alone. Once it hits the street, it will not be a matter of tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars. I think you are thinking too simply."

Unlike the action movies made by Xiangjiang in the past, the investment of a special effects movie is at least hundreds of millions, and the investment of lesser ones is at least 6000 million.

Don't look at the fact that "Godzilla" got a box office of 5000 million, but that can only be said to be a special case.

If these people sitting here want to make a movie comparable to "Godzilla", none of them will be able to do it within at least three years.

"What Mr. Lin can do, doesn't mean others can't do it. Baldhead, it's up to you if you want to stay in New Oriental, but I asked everyone out today, hoping to give the film industry more choices."

"You don't need to worry about selling ports. I have invited a distinguished guest for you today."

After Sammo Hung finished speaking, he turned his head and took a look, the door of the box opened not long after, and a young man walked in from the outside.

"This is Liao Junhao, Manager Liao, the deputy general manager of Success Cinemas. Regarding the agency rights of Baodao, Southeast Asia, Korea and Japan, Mr. Liao can help everyone handle it properly."

Most people don't know Liao Junhao very well, and they haven't even dealt with him.

However, there are still many people who know the inside story about the success of the cinema.

"We are all Junhao's elders. If you are interested in cooperating in the future, please come to me. Junhao will definitely do his best to help you get the greatest benefit."

　Thank you, Magic Master 001, Huangshengli, Fengfenghuo, everyone for your monthly tickets!mwah! ╰(*°▽°*)╯

　　
　
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