Year: I had a good time when I was young

Chapter 288 Movie distribution is really profitable

Zhang Rongfei nodded blankly, and when Chu moved forward, he complained with some unresponsiveness, "Mom, I asked you to stop talking nonsense. It's better now, and the opportunity has gone."

"Silly boy," Fei Ma slapped her son on the forehead, "Your boss even said that he invited you to smoke a cigar just to get you to the top. Do you not understand this?"

Zhang Rongfei was stunned for a moment, then he hugged his mother and shouted happily.

When he showed up in the general manager's office with his mother, who insisted on following him, he saw Chu Qianqian sitting on the boss's chair, talking to Wrinkle Huai and Lard Boy.

I wanted to exit, but saw Chu Qianqian waving to me.

Zhang Rongfei could only tell his mother to sit on a chair in the corridor, while he knocked on the door and walked in.

Chu Xiangqian pointed at Zhang Rongfei and said to Lard Boy, "Brother Zai, this boy is the first little brother I have taken in. Please take more care of him from now on."

Lardboy secretly thought that this kid was really lucky. He stood up and said to Zhang Rongfei, "Feiboy, please take care of me and your brother from now on."

Zhang Rongfei hurriedly waved his hand, "Brother, you are joking, you should take care of me."

"Okay, okay." Chu Qianqian asked Zhang Rongfei to sit down, and said to Wrinkle-Huai with a smile, "Ah-Huai, you hire a manager who is responsible for the record business and find some good songs for Liang Zai Rong.

First, let him go to Bai Laoda's nightclub and sing with the rich man Xia Shanbao.

Once he has gained a certain level of fame, he can then send him records. "

Wrinkle Huai nodded hurriedly, listening to the boss's wishes. Since he hired the record manager himself, he would naturally be in charge.

Therefore, the better Zhang Rongfei's grades are, the better he does his work.

His attitude towards Zhang Rongfei immediately became as enthusiastic as that of He Guanchang towards Guo Zhenhua.

Besides, this is the first boy he has accepted, as the boss himself said.

Fei Ma, who was sitting outside the office, was very excited after hearing this because the door of the office was not closed.

At the same time, he was even more grateful to Chu Xiangqian.

Chu Qianqian looked at Lardboy, "Brother, pretty boy goes to the nightclub to sing, you should pay more attention to him."

Lardboy hurriedly patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, Mr. Chu, Boss Bai definitely doesn't need me to say hello. As for Xiashanbao, don't talk about our relationship with you.

With the cooperation of this movie, whoever messes with Ah Wing will definitely be sent to the bottom of the sea. "

Chu Qianqian smiled. In the final analysis, it was still an exchange of interests.

In this case, let Yang Luming sing in Monopoly.

Wrinkle Huai naturally had no problem with it. Yang Luming was Guo Zhenhua's girlfriend, and He Guanchang accepted Guo Zhenhua as his godson, so he would build relationships with his girlfriend.

Chu Xiangqian smiled at the corner of his mouth, and his subordinates were all friendly. The unlucky one was his boss.

As for whether overt and covert fighting will affect the company's efficiency, it depends on the methods of the boss.

Not long after, not only Ge Bai came over in person, but also Lucas, another assistant director of the police department, came with him.

When the five ghost guys saw that Chu Xiangqian had another romantic movie in his hands, they immediately knew that there was money to be made, and their current attitude towards Chu Xiangqian was very good.

Lu Guohua once again felt that Chu Xiangqian's network of connections in Hong Kong Island was far more powerful than he imagined.

These are the commissioner and two assistant commissioners of the police force. In other words, Chu Xiangqian is doing business on Hong Kong Island, and the police will never cause trouble for him.

On the contrary, if he has a conflict or even a grudge with someone, both black and white will help him deal with that person.

Just thinking about his own film company, if these two groups come to make trouble every three days, Lu Guohua feels that he should just quit the Hong Kong film industry.

They exchanged polite greetings and went directly into the small screening room.

After watching it for only half an hour, Ge Bai, Lucas, Blair, Charles and Hahn were basically certain that the box office of this movie at Asan's side should not be worse than Futon.

Just the scene under the quilt made people's blood boil.

As for Futon, the distribution company they opened together earned 6 pounds.

These days, Futon has been quietly distributed to Australia, South Africa, and even England. Although the box office is not high, it has already made a net profit of [-] to [-] pounds.

If this is 10 units per year, it will be a net profit of more than 100 million pounds.

And it’s still clean money that can be used legitimately.

Chu Xiangqian was already discussing with Lu Guohua the price of distributing the film in Cathay Cinema.

The two didn't have much entanglement, and quickly reached an agreement on the price of 20.

Then they talked about the fact that Snake-like Tricky Hand's film had been flown back to Singapore.

The Lu family didn't think too much about cooperation.

Just like what Chu Xiangqian said, if the Lu family does not cooperate, there is a high probability that a third Chinese theater chain will appear in Nanyang in the future.

Originally, the conflict between the two countries would turn into a chaotic war among the Three Kingdoms.

And it seems that the combined financial resources of Chu Xiangqian, Baifanyu, and the Nanyang Fu family will definitely not be worse than that of the Lu family.

In addition, the Lu family plans to open up new markets in Hong Kong Island. If Chu Xiangqian does not agree to cooperate, he will be in trouble when he goes to Nanyang to open a theater chain.

But the Lu family's business on Hong Kong Island cannot be stable.

It may even affect businesses outside the film company.

It’s really better to agree to Chu Xiangqian and cooperate with 8 cinemas in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to try it out.

At the same time, everyone can gather their strength to jointly deal with Shaw Brothers.

Therefore, the Lu family not only took only two days to think about it, but also agreed to release Snake-Shaped Trickster, and also cooperated to open 8 movie theaters.

The film of "Snake-shaped Trickster" has also been flown to Singapore. If the speed is faster, it will be released in the cinema in Singapore the day after tomorrow.

There is no problem in releasing this Lardboy movie now.

It’s just that if this movie wants to be released, you have to wait at least three weeks to queue up for release.

The situation at Chu's Cinemas on Hong Kong Island is the same.

Lardboy, Xiashan Bao and Jiang Zhen didn't have any objections to this.

Anyway, Chu Xiangqian has already said that when Snake is released, their film will take over.

After the movie was played, Ge Bai murmured a few words with Blair, Lucas and others, then walked up to Chu Qianqian with a smile and said, "Chu, how about 3 pounds?"

Chu Qianqian was stunned and said without thinking, "5, and if you are willing to distribute it to Europe, it will be 1 pounds per country, or 10 pounds for packaging.

However, I can take a step back. You can pay 5 pounds first, and the remaining 5 pounds will be paid in one month. "

Lardboy, Xiashan Bao, and Jiang Zhen who came over all became ecstatic after hearing Wrinkle Huai's low-pitched translation.

For Ge Bai and others, the risk of 10 pounds is still not small.

After all, although they are optimistic about it and think that the box office should not be worse than Futon, the entire Futon only made 12 to 3 pounds.

But consider that Australia, South Africa, and England also have a net profit of [-] to [-].

Ah San also made a net profit of 6 pounds.

If it were released in Europe, it shouldn't be difficult to double the box office.

In other words, I worked hard to find a relationship, and in the end, I and Chu Xiangqian each earned half of it.

This is a bit reconciled.

But Chu Xiangqian was not a rookie, "Mr. Director, the first issuance was indeed a lot of trouble. It was even said that it was all thanks to your relationships and financial resources that we were able to get through the issuance in various places. But we all understand that the first futon has actually made You have established relationships with theater chains in various places, which means you have opened up distribution in various places.

It is not difficult to expect a 3% increase in box office.

Moreover, when we originally sold the futons to you for free at a price of 1 pound, it was already a huge profit and full of sincerity.

Now that a second movie appears that will also be a hit at the box office, it is no longer you who are begging the theater owners in various countries, but they are begging you to let them release it.

After all, no one has trouble with money. "

Ge Bai and others suddenly had nothing to say, and these guys were not pure businessmen.

Politicians are more about compromise and are willing to make bets once their interests are met.

Chu Xiangqian added again, "Gentlemen, the script for the third movie of the same type has been published and I believe it will be released in less than a month. We need to take a long-term view now.

If the box office of this movie does not meet expectations, I will take the initiative to make profit from the third movie without you mentioning it. "

Ge Bai immediately heard the problem in these words, "No, you can't raise the price for the third part, otherwise all of us will not make as much as you."

Chu shrugged forward, "I can agree, but the payment must be made according to the contract, otherwise I have the right to hand over the film to other distribution companies in Europe for distribution."

"NONONO", Ge Bai and others quit immediately. The market was opened up by himself and others. If others took advantage of this, it would be better to kill them.

Charles hurriedly said, "Chu, we have an agreement to make at least 5 movies every year."

Chu shrugged forward, "But we didn't say what type of movies they were."

"Fake", Charles immediately cursed, but Chu Xiangqian's words were not wrong at all.

After some discussion, several ghost guys could only agree to Chu Xiangqian's request. The repayment must be remitted to the designated account within seven days of one month after the release.

Otherwise, Chu Xiangqian will have the right to change the distributor for the next movie.

A lawyer was called and the contract was quickly signed.

By the way, Lu Guohua's Cathay Cinemas also signed a distribution contract.

Even 20 was credited into the account immediately.

Chu Xiangqian called Lard Boy, Xia Shan Bao, and Jiang Zhen over and said, "Three of you, you have received 10 pounds and 20 Hong Kong dollars from overseas distribution before it is released. Are you satisfied?"

"Satisfied." The three of them were excited, even though they could only get 5 pounds and 20 Hong Kong dollars first.

But this amount alone is equivalent to 100 million Hong Kong dollars.

After a month, the remaining 5 pounds will definitely be paid back, depending on Gui Lao's attitude towards Chu Xiangqian.

It only took half a month for me and others to shoot this movie, and the cost was only HK$7.

If we make 10 movies a year, even if only three or four of them are big hits at the box office, they will still earn 500 to [-] million.

Three people share one point, and more than 100 million is simply picked up for nothing.

As for Chu Xiangqian just saying something and getting 3 pounds + 6 Hong Kong dollars in vain, the three of them don't mind at all now.

In fact, the return on investment was many times higher than what I had expected.

The three of them, Lardboy, are not newbies. They know that without Chu Xiangqian as the middleman, they would not have sold the distribution rights in India, Europe, Australia and South Africa for 10 pounds.

If you were to negotiate it yourself, it would be considered high if you could sell it for [-] to [-] pounds.

Of course, Chu Xiangqian doesn't care at all whether the three of them will feel that the 30% commission is too high in the future and have their own opinions.

Even if they reach a private cooperation with Ge Bai, Charles and others, this cooperation will not last long.

Do you really think the ghost guy is a good person?

Once a movie fails at the box office, Charles and others will give Lardboy and others 1 pounds, which is already considered a high price.

And I hope they can break out again in their next film, so they continue to cooperate.

As Chu Xiangqian has the relationship between Margaret and Norton, he will not be at an absolute disadvantage during negotiations.

Of course, if the box office is not good, the price will be lowered.

But Chu Xiangqian has theater chains in Hong Kong and theater distribution advantages in Southeast Asia.

You can absolutely not sell it for now, wait until it becomes a hit at the box office in Southeast Asia, and then discuss distribution with Ge Bai and others.

So, whoever controls theaters and distribution is the boss.

In the afternoon, Ge Bai and others transferred the initial 5 pounds into their bank account.

Lardboy pulled Chu Qianqian and whispered, "Master Chu, why don't you give us all the pounds, take the 20 from Cathay Cinema, and we will give you another 10 Hong Kong dollars."

Chu Xiangqian silently calculated that 5% of 3 pounds is 1.5 pounds, which is 24 Hong Kong dollars.

20% of Cathay Pacific’s 3 is 6.

It's like if you just help distribute a movie, you can get 30 Hong Kong dollars very quickly.

One month after the movie was shown in other places, another 1.5 pounds, or 24 Hong Kong dollars, was credited.

In one afternoon, Chu Xiangqian transferred 54 yuan.

This money is indeed like picking up money.

Chu Qianqian nodded towards Lardboy, knowing in his heart that Lardboy and others wanted to transfer their property.

To convert Hong Kong dollars into US dollars and pounds, go to the bank and there will be a transaction record.

If you trade privately, you have to give the bank a commission of 8% to 12%, or even 15%.

Lard Boy, who got the money, took Chu Qianqian to the rich man for a drink.

But Charles and others were still thinking about the matter of sweat and blood, "Chu, don't forget our other big business."

After saying this, Lu Guohua, Wrinkle Huai, Lard Boy, Xia Shan Bao and Jiang Zhen all had surprised expressions on their faces.

Chu Xiangqian called Zhang Rongfei over, "Pretty Rong, I'll give you a task. You and A Huai will entertain Lu Sheng and Brother Zai tonight."

Zhang Rongfei nodded hurriedly, but said, "Don't worry, boss, I will listen to Uncle Huai's orders."

"There is a future." Chu Qianqian laughed and patted Zhang Rongfei on the shoulder, "Ah Huai, then you are responsible."

Wrinkles looked at Zhang Rongfei gratefully.

Not to mention that Wrinkle Huai has not yet become prosperous at this time, even if Jiahe becomes a giant in the future, he still has to be polite when facing those club bosses.

Not to mention offending them.

Otherwise, if a few short mules are randomly found to cause trouble, the crew will have to stop filming.

And stopping for one more day is a huge waste of money.

Moreover, when the crew goes to other people's properties to film, Jiahe still has to pay the fees.

On the contrary, Shaw Brothers doesn't have to worry so much in this aspect.

If someone dares to mess with the Shaw Brothers crew, the TV station will report it and it will be the society who will take care of it.

Moreover, Uncle Shao Liu's social status was much higher than that of Wrinkle Huai.

In addition, the Shaw Brothers are not just talking about it casually. Their family's influence in Nanyang is actually greater.

(End of this chapter)