Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1772 Give enough
"I'm sorry boss, I kicked out the film studio in Singapore on my own initiative, I hope it didn't cause you any trouble."

Negotiations with those regional representatives were not smooth. They insisted on a [-]-[-] split, but Li Maowen could only give them [-]%.

After the opinions of the two sides were deadlocked, they had to decide to wait for another day to talk.

After returning to New Oriental and reporting the details of the negotiation to Lin Daoqiu, Li Maowen took the initiative to admit his mistake to him.

"You don't need to blame yourself. The market in Singapore is not big, and it is not difficult for us to build our own theater chain. And this time you gave them an example on the spot. I think you did a good job."

Lin Daoqiu didn't blame Li Maowen, on the contrary, he even felt that Li Maowen's handling was very good.

Since someone dares to jump in the face, he must be slapped twice to wake him up, and let him know what can be done and what cannot be done.

Li Maowen was relieved when he heard that Lin Daoqiu didn't blame him.

At that time, he was also annoyed by the representative of Singapore, and he was influenced by Lin Daoqiu's behavior under the influence of Lin Daoqiu's behavior all the time, so he made such a move.

If it was the old Li Maowen, I believe that even if he was slapped like this by the opponent, he would not make such a move to block the opponent on the spot.

"In order to prevent us from reaching an agreement, those guys from the United Cinemas actually increased the share to the other party to [-]%. With the tricky things in it, they will only be able to share [-]% to [-]% in the end."

Fang Jinsheng didn't expect Zou Wenhuai and the others to be so generous and willing to give up so much share in order to keep the alliance.

If it was New Oriental, don't even think about it, because it is absolutely impossible.

"For the United Cinemas, selling ports is pure income, and a little is considered a little, so I believe that even if it is only [-]% in the end, they will still agree."

In Lin Daoqiu's view, the United Cinemas is now on the verge of danger. If they don't come up with some special measures, then the power to support them to continue fighting with him will disappear.

"If that day really comes, I believe United Cinemas may not last long."

Regarding the future of United Cinemas, in the eyes of others besides themselves, it is almost certain that they have encountered great difficulties if they can offer such a large share to the film studio.

It is precisely because of this that they will keep those people no matter the cost.

It's just that although the consequences of doing so can maintain the alliance in the short term, in the long run, such a share of port sales will definitely be a huge harm to Xiangjiang Films.

From the moment they bowed their heads to those filmmakers, they also lost the possibility of competing with Lin Daoqiu.

"When is the next negotiation date?"

Lin Daoqiu suddenly asked Li Maowen about the time agreed for the next negotiation.

"At the end of this month, because they need to go back to China to discuss with their people, so there will be a little delay on this."

Lin Daoqiu nodded while listening, but no one knew what he was thinking in his heart at this moment.

Negotiations with foreign filmmakers have been temporarily put on hold, which is nothing to New Oriental, but it has given them a little breathing time for United Cinemas.

It's just that even after giving up [-]% to [-]% of the share, they still can't feel optimistic about the current situation.

The only news that can make them happy is that Li Maowen directly kicked out the Singapore representative, so the Singapore market has been saved for them.

But this kind of optimism is only on the psychological level. After all, Li Maowen said on the spot that he would build a theater in Singapore.

During the period when New Oriental was building cinemas, it can be said that United Cinemas in Singapore had no films that could compete with them except for foreign films.

But when New Oriental's theaters in Singapore are completed, they will have to deal with the confrontation with Lin Daoqiu head-on.

It's just that Lin Daoqiu will show his own movies in his own theaters. After deducting some expenses, the box office revenue they can get in Singapore is far higher than that of the United Cinemas.

"If Lin Daoqiu really convinces those representatives this time, then we will only have three channels for selling ports: Singapore, Nihong and Hanguo."

The more Pan Disheng thought about it, the more he had a headache. Pu Taijian was urging him all the time, and it was simply ulterior motives.

Toying and Shochiku are easy to talk to, but that's because their competitiveness in the local area is far inferior to Dongbao, and the relationship between Lin Daoqiu and Dongbao can be said to be too good, which is why Lin Daoqiu did not treat them this time. Please go over and negotiate the reason together.

Under such circumstances, they will be so determined to cooperate with United Cinemas.

"Don't be so pessimistic. Things haven't reached the point you're worried about. After all, New Oriental is only willing to give them [-]% of the share. Our side is almost [-]%. I believe the film studio should be very clear about how to choose."

Although Zou Wenhuai said so definitely, but in his heart he didn't agree [-]% with what he said to Pan Disheng just now.

"If we are left with only the three lines of Singapore, Neon and Hanguo, I think it will be difficult for the United Cinemas to survive for two years."

Pan Disheng is very pessimistic about this. After all, the box office revenue of films in Singapore and Cold Country is actually not high. Because of the relationship between market share and strength, Neon's box office is not much better.

In addition, the share they give to each other is too high, which leads to the addition of the market box office in these three places, and the annual income that can be brought to the United Cinemas is actually not much.

"The boat is naturally straight when it reaches the bridge. We can only take a step forward. I am quite optimistic. I believe that the negotiation this time will definitely not proceed smoothly."

Judging from Zou Wenhuai's understanding of those film producers, it can be said that these people are not interested in anything other than money.

After all, the share given by the United Cinemas is twice that of New Oriental, and if they don't know how to choose under such circumstances, then they are really just a bunch of idiots.

"I hope the facts are the same as what you said. Otherwise, I'm afraid I really have to consider graduating Di Bao. Otherwise, I'm worried that no one will come to film at all."

Pan Disheng's worries are not unreasonable. If there is no income from selling ports, what money will they spend to make blockbuster movies?

(End of this chapter)