Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1880 Looking for the screen

"'1992' is coming out on Christmas, are you sure it's okay?"

The release of "1992" is not only a matter of MGM, but also involves Universal.

Because if Lin Daoqiu decides to let "1992" be released on the Christmas schedule, then Universal will definitely make way for "1992" and provide it with all conveniences.

"Of course no problem, I've already spoken to Dykstra."

Lin Daoqiu nodded, he would not do anything he was not sure about.

The plot pieces that weren't added didn't really matter much to "1992" as a whole.

And if you do this, you can also emphasize this point when selling discs.

After all, even without adding these plot clips, the total duration of "1992" has reached two and a half hours, a full 150 minutes, and at least half an hour will have to be cut before it can be released.

"If that's the case, then I'll start making arrangements now."

Langmeyer had watched the promotional video of "1992" before, and those clips alone were enough to make people jaw-dropping.

Although he was slightly less shocked than the original "Godzilla", Langmeyer believes that after the movie is officially released, it will definitely attract more audiences than "Godzilla".

Back then, the screen allocation for the first day of "Godzilla" was 1000 yuan.

This year, Lin Daoqiu bought RT Cinemas. With the two steps of losing weight and gaining weight at the same time, he can guarantee that RT Cinemas will be able to provide 500 yuan of screens for Christmas.

Including MGM's own partners and the 3000 yuan screens supported by Universal, the number of screens that will be screened in "1992" may exceed 1 yuan.

"Do you think Ashley and Alan Ryder Jr. will join forces with me this year?"

When Lin Daoqiu approached Alan Ryder Jr. and Ashley, they were unwilling to cooperate in the release of "Godzilla" at first.

But in the end, they were forced to have no choice but to agree to provide screens to "Godzilla" one after another.

Now that "1992" is going to be released on Christmas, Lin Daoqiu plans to find Alan Ryder and Ashley Jr., but this time he doesn't know how they will choose.

"You just acquired MGM a year ago, so they weren't worried about the impact MGM would have on them, but a year later, MGM has established itself in Hollywood, and this time they might not will work with you."

Langmeyer hoped that Alan Ryder Jr. and Ashley would still cooperate with Lin Daoqiu this time, but he knew it was impossible after thinking about it.

After all, Fox and Warner will have their own movies to be released by then, and I'm afraid they won't be able to squeeze out any screens for Lin Daoqiu.

Unless "1992" hit their movie too badly and the attendance rate was less than [-]%, then it is estimated that they might consider cooperating with Lin Daoqiu.

"What are you thinking about so much, just call and ask if you can see it."

Lin Daoqiu smiled, then picked up the landline and called little Alan Ryder.

The phone was connected after a few rings, and Lin Daoqiu spoke first.

"Hello Chairman Alan, I'm Lin Daoqiu, we haven't seen each other for a long time."

"Mr. Lin, why don't you call me when you have time? You have been very successful in Hollywood recently. You have acquired RT theaters and you need to expand further. I haven't had time to congratulate you yet."

The matter of Lin Daoqiu's acquisition of RT theaters can be hidden from others, but it is absolutely impossible to hide it from a film and television boss like Alan Ryder Jr.

However, Lin Daoqiu didn't intend to play tricks in front of little Alan Ryder, but he would not take the initiative to mention these things in front of the other party.

"Let's talk about cooperation."

"A matter of cooperation? Is Mr. Lin going to help Fox make a film? If that's the case, then I welcome it very much."

Little Alan Ryder knew very well that Lin Daoqiu would never help Fox film at this time, so he just deliberately nonsense in front of Lin Daoqiu.

""1992" will be released on Christmas, and I hope Fox will cooperate with me this time."

""1992" will be released on Christmas? Mr. Lin is not kidding, is he?"

Little Alan Ryder had heard that "1992" should be released in the first half of next year.

Lin Daoqiu suddenly moved the time forward to Christmas this year, isn't he joking?
"Chairman Alan doesn't think I'm such a boring person, right? "1992" is scheduled for Christmas, so I'm calling to hope to cooperate with you. I wonder if Chairman Alan is interested?"

Originally, this year's Christmas Fox has its own movie ready to be released, but if it is "1992", then Alan Ryder Jr. may have to reconsider.

"I need some time to think about this matter, and I will reply to you later."

It is impossible for little Alan Ryder to decide this matter immediately, even if he is a person who likes to be arbitrary, but this kind of matter has a wide impact.

"In that case, I'll wait for Chairman Alan's reply."

Lin Daoqiu smiled, and then hung up the phone.

At first, Lin Daoqiu thought that little Alan Ryder would reject his proposal without even thinking about it, but judging from his reply, it seemed that little Alan Ryder did not reject cooperating with him.

"It seems that Alan Ryder Jr. is not a fool. He knows very well that after the release of "1992", their films will not have any attendance at all. Instead of doing this, it is better to cooperate with you to make more money."

"Chairman Alan is actually a very smart person. Don't look at him as if no one looks down on him, but in fact, he is a thoughtful person, and it will be more worry-free to cooperate with him."

Compared with other people, there are not so many detours with little Alan Ryder, he is more straightforward and does what he wants, which Lin Daoqiu still prefers.

After chatting with little Alan Ryder, Lin Daoqiu's next person to call was Warner's Ashley.

When receiving Lin Daoqiu's call, Ashley's tone was obviously not very good, because he really didn't have any affection for Lin Daoqiu.

"Mr. Ashley, you should have heard that Magic Studios was producing a special effects blockbuster "1992" before."

"That's right, did Mr. Lin call me specifically to ask me about this matter?"

Ashley's words were obviously a little impatient, he didn't seem to like talking on the phone with Lin Daoqiu very much.

"That's right, "1992" is about to be released this Christmas. I hope to continue to cooperate with Warner like the last "Godzilla". I don't know what Mr. Ashley thinks?"

"What are you talking about? 1992 is coming out this Christmas? Are you kidding me?"

It can be said that the reaction of little Alan Ryder when he heard the news was similar. Ashley did not expect that "1992" would be released on Christmas this year.

You must know that Warner has already prepared a movie to be released on Christmas before that. If it encounters "1992", it will definitely be wiped out.

(End of this chapter)