Rental is not explained.

To join a franchise, both parties sign a term agreement and establish a theater chain within the term, agreeing on sharing of shares, unified film schedules, and unified publicity. However, the franchised theaters operate and manage themselves. The theater chain company can provide some guidance but does not participate in the specifics.

Of course, that's not the point. Everyone is waiting for him to continue.

Chen Qi continued: "I have said that the Hong Kong film market is too deformed. This is the legacy of the big studio system. At that time, Shaw Brothers dominated Hong Kong, produced and sold themselves, and excluded dissidents. Zou Wenhuai founded Golden Harvest. Although he did not build big studios, he

The production and marketing system is copied from Shaw Brothers.

The same goes for Princess Golden. There is a vertical monopoly on production, distribution, and screening, artificially dividing the market, and forcing everyone to survive in the cracks, which is really not the case.

The U.S. film industry used to be like this, but was later divided by antitrust. Now it supports MGM, Paramount, and Warner... There is no barrier. This is a promising market.

We are rooted in Hong Kong and are willing to contribute to the film industry.

I hereby promise that we will build a free and open theater chain alliance. The works will be completely liberalized. Films from Oriental Company and Silver Capital can be shown, as well as films from independent companies. You still have Western films, no problem! Bring them too.

put!"

Hiss!

Everyone took a breath. It must be said that this promise was too tempting. Who doesn't want to make more money? They worked hard to make Western films because they couldn't squeeze into the Cantonese film market.

"The conditions are favorable, I'm tempted!"

Uncle Zhou was also surprised, but he pressed Jiang Zhiwen's hand and whispered: "Hold on, let's see what everyone does..."

"Mr. Chen, our two Broadway theaters are willing to join us!"

Jiang Zhiwen said loudly.

Uncle Zhou's eyes widened, what are you doing? Why the hell did you say you can't be the first person, but you were the first to shout?

"Okay, welcome to join!"

Chen Qi nodded in greeting. Jiang Zhiwen called him last night and just expressed his position on the spot today. The Jiang family chose a good time. If it were later, it would not be considered a surrender.

He looked at the commotion and said with a smile: "This is a serious matter. If you have any questions, we will discuss them immediately. Just ask!"

"Each theater has a screen, and 20 theaters only cost 20 dollars. If there are too many works, they won't be able to show them. You said that building a multiplex theater can indeed solve this problem, but I want to ask, should you build it yourself, or should we also build it?

establish?"

"I won't force you, we will build it ourselves."

"Wow, then if you open a multiplex room and we still have a single room, won't all the box office be taken away by your family?" Someone said in a strange way.

"You can sell the theater to me and I'll renovate it, or I can invest in your theater and renovate it."

"The theater is my ancestral property and has been passed down to three generations. I won't give it to anyone else until I die!"

"That is to say, you are afraid that I will open a multiplex room, but you don't want to spend money on renovations or accept my investment, but you still want to make money. Is this what you mean?"

Chen Qi directly grasped the key point, and everyone was angry, with a traditional Xiaojiazhi spirit exuding.

Gu Weili took a pen and scribbled in a notebook, including everyone's identities, words, deeds, and some of her own feelings. It was the first time she looked at the Hong Kong film industry from this perspective, and she couldn't help but feel that "mud can't help the wall."

I want to make money but I am reluctant to pay.

"I think so..."

Chen Qi was not impatient and said slowly: "A new thing must go through a process from birth to development. This is what I said in the newspaper. We plan to build a multiplex theater first. If the effect is good, then

Spread out gradually.

This process may take 3 years, 5 years, or even longer. I personally think that even 10 years from now, multiplex theaters may not be everywhere in Hong Kong.

First, it requires a lot of funds; second, the theater has to be shut down before it can be renovated.

Shaw Brothers is about to close down and it is impossible to renovate it. If the Golden Harvest Theater is suspended, Zou Wenhuai will not make any money? Do you think they have the courage?"

"Then you won't make any money?" someone said.

“I chose a new location and then slowly renovated the old theater.

That’s why I’m only building this one multiplex theater. You don’t have to worry about box office losses. We certainly won’t sign the agreement for 10 years at once, right? During this period, traditional theaters will still be the mainstay.”

Chen Qi explained clearly, and everyone thought about it and expressed their acceptance.

Someone else asked: "Mr. Chen, I'm a Western film maker, and I bring in about 20-30 Western films every year. The same goes for a few others. We have too many Western films, how do you allocate them for screening?"

"With all due respect, the movies you introduced are all bad!"

Chen Qi made everyone angry again with one sentence, saying: "If we form a theater alliance, we don't want bad films, only good films. We will uniformly formulate import standards, evaluate and review, and only those that pass can be imported."

Buzz!

There was a commotion immediately, because Nishipian is their private territory!

"I object! I signed an agreement with the Hollywood company and cannot change it."

"What standards? How to evaluate? How to review? I haven't heard that imported films need to be reviewed by theaters!"

"Mr. Chen, do you mean that in the future, you have the final say on the introduction of Western films, and we don't have the final say? I think it's better than this. We usually give priority to Cantonese films, but we still operate Western films in the way we are accustomed to. This is what we

Relatively familiar."

A bald man said.

"Yes, that's good!"

"This makes more sense!"

"Quiet! Quiet!"

Chen Qi knocked on the table, pointed at the bald man, and said, "That one! What's your name, the one who dances the most happily?"

The other party's face darkened, how rude!

But he still said: "No need to give your surname Wang!"

"Boss Wang, how many years have you been making Western films?"

"Not long, just 20 years!"

"You haven't gotten ahead in 20 years, why are you pretending to me?"

"you!"

Boss Wang stood up quickly, and Chen Qi waved his hand: "Sit down, sit down, you won't look taller when you stand up. Then you must be very familiar with Hollywood. Which company do you have a good relationship with?"

"Why should I tell you? I didn't expect Mr. Chen to be so rude and disappointing. I won't do it..."

Xiao Mo calmly blocked the door.

Boss Wang was awkwardly stuck in place as he stepped forward, and did not dare to move forward, so he could only pretend to be brave and hum.

"Paramount?"

"MGM?"

"Business confidential, no comment!"

"OK! It doesn't matter. Whether you are MGM, Universal, or Columbia, I only remind you: I don't have to pay a high price. I will pay the same price. Do you think the Americans will give the film to you? Or to me?"

Chen Qi slammed the table: "I am willing to talk to you here to give you face, not to give me face!"

"..."

There was silence for a moment.

Jiang Zhiwen lowered his head and thought about it. How could a bunch of old antiques still not see the situation clearly? Why did the Jiang family surrender first? Aren't they just Hong Kong's Western movie makers? They are nothing compared to others?

You are experienced, can you win an Oscar?

No matter how well-connected you are, can you make Americans make more money?

People can!

Chen Qi also stood up, holding the case with both hands, and cosplayer Liang Jiahui scanned the audience: "After the theater alliance is formed, select several outstanding representatives to form a committee to decide on the introduction and screening of Western films. I have a veto power. Who is in favor? Who is against?

"

"..."

There was silence again.

"Ugh!"

Gu Weili almost laughed and quickly covered her mouth. Where in Xinyi City had she seen such a scene? It would be nice not to treat others as grandsons.

The two comrades from Bank of China and China Resources in the corner looked even weirder. They came to listen. What Chen Qi said was actually meant for them, and then they could study how to cooperate.

They have taken root in Hong Kong and are very polite to Hong Kong compatriots. I have never seen anything like this.

The key point is that the theater operators were all blushing, but they didn't dare to say anything.

"I agree with Mr. Chen's opinion. Although I only have one theater, I hope to do my best!"

Uncle Zhou suddenly expressed his stance. Seeing Chen Qi nodding, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Jiang Zhiwen's surprised gaze, he said without blushing, "Let's advance and retreat together! You have joined, so I can't fall behind."

After a while, someone said: "Mr. Chen must have let us join? I am not in the Western film business and have nothing to do with you. I am just here to see the situation today. A small business cannot stand the trouble of being too high-handed."

"It's not sweet to be forced. If you really don't want to or have concerns, you can leave now."

"Thank you!"
Chapter completed!