Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1698 Put it in another place

Originally, Tsui Hark planned to release "Swordsman" after the Spring Festival.

But Lin Daoqiu suddenly decided that New Oriental's movies would not be screened in Xiangjiang Cinemas, which meant that if "Swordsman" was to be released, it could only be released in other places.

It took more than a year. Tsui Hark and Hu Jinquan put in a lot of effort to make this "Swordsman" well, but they didn't expect the plan to change quickly.

Now there are only two ways for Tsui Hark, either let "Swordsman" go directly to sell the port, and not show in Xiangjiang.

Or just wait until it is released, and when it can be released in Xiangjiang Cinemas, I will show "Swordsman".

No matter which decision it is, it is very difficult for Tsui Hark to make a choice, and it even affected the preparation of "A Chinese Ghost Story".

As the director of "A Chinese Ghost Story", Cheng Xiaodong noticed Tsui Hark's irritability, and if this continues, it will definitely affect the preparation of the play, so he wanted to find out why Tsui Hark was bothered.

"What else can it be for? "Swordsman" was originally scheduled to be released after the Spring Festival, but you also know the current situation. Now I really can't make up my mind whether to wait or directly release it overseas."

Tsui Hark told Cheng Xiaodong about his troubles.

After listening to Tsui Hark's words, Cheng Xiaodong also felt that this was indeed a very distressing thing.

However, the difference between him and Tsui Hark is that in Cheng Xiaodong's view, since he couldn't figure out this matter, he simply let Mr. Lin decide.

Instead of thinking so hard by yourself, it is better to go directly to Mr. Lin, and the matter will definitely be resolved perfectly.

"Since Mr. Lin has decided to let New Oriental withdraw from the Xiangjiang market, he must have made thorough preparations long ago. Why don't you just go to him directly? Is it such a torment?"

Xu Kemao suddenly realized what Cheng Xiaodong said.

He slapped his head and laughed.

"Yeah, why didn't I think of it, I'll go there now."

As soon as Tsui Hark finished speaking, he immediately put down the work at hand and ran out.

When Tsui Hark came to New Oriental, Lin Daoqiu was talking with Li Maowen in the office.

Knowing that Tsui Hark was looking for him, Lin Daoqiu asked Fang Jinsheng to bring him in.

"Mr. Lin, Manager Li."

Li Maowen has returned to New Oriental as the general manager, and Fang Jinsheng will continue to serve as Lin Daoqiu's special assistant.

"Why is Lao Xu free to come over today? Please sit down."

Lin Daoqiu remembered that Tsui Hark should be preparing for "A Chinese Ghost Story" right now, so why did he suddenly come to New Oriental to find him.

Under the watchful eyes of Lin Daoqiu and Li Maowen, Tsui Hark revealed his purpose of coming to Lin Daoqiu today.

After listening to Tsui Hark's worries, Lin Daoqiu just nodded slightly.

In fact, like Tsui Hark's troubles, Lin Daoqiu had already made arrangements.

""Swordsman" will have its premiere on Taiwan Island, and then it will be released in major film markets throughout Asia. I have already arranged all of these."

For Lin Daoqiu, even though New Oriental has withdrawn from the Xiangjiang market, it does not mean that other film markets will not buy him.

Don't forget that besides being the boss of New Oriental, Lin Daoqiu also owns a Hollywood MGM.

Except for the Xiangjiang market, Lin Daoqiu's energy in Baodao is by no means inferior to that of Xiangjiang.

Wu Chou, together with Liao Kuncheng and others who had been subdued before, they all controlled a certain theater in their hands.

If we are looking for a few theaters to cooperate, the premiere of "Swordsman" will definitely be no problem, and the screening time can be extended to one or two months.

In this way, in the end, the box office will definitely not be less than that of Xiangjiang, and it may be a bit more.

Even Lin Daoqiu could sell "Swordsman" directly to filmmakers in Taiwan as a buyout, and let them take it to Taiwan for release, so that the recovery of funds will be faster.

But Lin Daoqiu obviously wouldn't do this, after all, he had no interest in such a small amount of money, what Lin Daoqiu wanted was box office results.

Hearing that Lin Daoqiu had arranged everything, Tsui Hark naturally wouldn't worry about it.

It's just that the films he made couldn't be shown in Xiangjiang, which made Tsui Hark feel somewhat regretful.

"The matter in Xiangjiang needs to be resolved once and for all, so just wait patiently."

Lin Daoqiu did not reveal the truth to Tsui Hark. After all, the fewer people who know about this kind of thing, the better. Even though Tsui Hark has been with him for many years, Lin Daoqiu still chooses to be more conservative.

After Tsui Hark left, Lin Daoqiu talked to Li Maowen about the previous topic.

"Except for Xiangjiang's box office, it won't have much impact on New Oriental as a whole. In the future, the premiere will be on Baodao. You may need to sit there for a while. What do you think?"

Li Maowen had just retired from the position of special commissioner of the Electric Power Management Bureau, but Lin Daoqiu would send him to Xiangjiang in a blink of an eye.

For this matter, Lin Daoqiu did not have to ask Li Maowen to agree, and Lin Daoqiu would not force him if the other party was unwilling.

"No problem, I have been staying at the Electric Power Management Bureau for more than a year and have nothing to do every day. My whole body is almost rusty. I also hope that Mr. Lin can assign me some work as soon as possible, otherwise my whole body will fall apart. .”

Of course, Li Maowen would not refuse Lin Daoqiu to send him to Baodao. After all, he has been engaged in film work for more than ten years. If he is not passionate about film, it may be difficult to do this job.

"The situation on Treasure Island has gradually stabilized. Your primary goal when you go there is to let our movies be shown in more theaters. Of course, you have to discuss everything with Wu Chou. After all, the Taoism there It's not peaceful."

Unlike Xiangjiang, Baodao is divided into north and south sides, with mixed and complicated forces, and there is a gap between locals and people from other provinces.

The more lucrative something is, the people on Baodao Road will fight for it, so Lin Daoqiu doesn't want Li Maowen to get into unnecessary trouble because he wants to expand New Oriental's business.

It would be easy to solve the matter with Wu Chou. As long as Li Maowen discussed everything with Wu Chou, he would definitely not touch the local taboos.

"Mr. Lin, don't worry. I know the situation on Treasure Island is complicated. I will definitely ask Mr. Wu for advice."

It seems that Li Maowen can't wait to go to Baodao to flex his muscles.

After all, I have been idle for a year and a half at the Electric Power Management Bureau. For a person with ideals and ambitions, this is almost the same as going to jail.

After finally leaving that place, Li Maowen certainly hopes to get back to work as soon as possible.

"Well, then I wish you all the best."

Lin Daoqiu nodded, thus confirming the matter.

　Thanks, Song Bingshu for the monthly ticket!mwah! ╰(*°▽°*)╯

　　
　
(End of this chapter)