Chapter 718: Hey Chris, Do Me a Favor (First Update, Ask for Subscription)
I took a break backstage.
Su Xiao walked over and said with a smile: "Brother Huan, how did I cooperate just now?"
Wang Huan gave a thumbs up: "It's pretty good, the acting skills completely kill a bunch of little fresh meat in seconds." ”
The media and netizens didn't know that this was a live interview carefully planned by Wang Huan, the purpose of which was to let Huaxin Media get in. And now, Wang Huan feels that he can make the next plan.
After returning to the Star Pictures.
At this time, the employees had not yet gone to work, only Chen Hui was there. I have to say that Chen Gongzi is really dedicated, and he rushed back to the company on the first day of the Lunar New Year to be responsible for a series of work.
The two exchanged a few words.
Wang Huan asked: "Chen Hui, what is the current situation of the foreign film schedule and box office of "This Man from Earth"?"
Chen Hui handed the few pages of materials that had already been printed to Wang Huan, and said in a deep voice: "So far, "This Man is from Earth" has been released in North America for four days, and the total box office income of ten theaters is 8,265 US dollars, and the average attendance rate is 22.7%. Rotten Tomatoes has a 97% positive rating for the film. It is worth mentioning that the attendance rate on the first day was only 5.8%, while yesterday's attendance has risen to 37.5%. Today's data hasn't been reported yet, but from what I've just chatted with the managers of several theaters, today's attendance is higher than yesterday. ”
Hear this data.
Wang Huan was overjoyed, the rapid increase in attendance has proven a problem, that is: this movie definitely has great potential in the European and American markets!
He immediately asked, "What about the films?"
Chen Hui shook his head and said: "Although the test screening of the film in ten theaters in North America has been good, I learned after discussing with the person in charge of the other party that it is almost difficult for Huaxia Films to expand the film schedule in North America. First: When Chinese movies are released abroad, most of them are basically supported by local Chinese or overseas Chinese, so the attendance rate is unconvincing. Second: because of cultural differences, even if the release effect is very good, foreign theaters do not dare to take the risk of increasing the film schedule and expanding the scale of the release. Third: Since foreign theaters are basically controlled by a few film and television tycoons, without their approval, it is basically impossible to get large-scale distribution channels for theaters. ”
Therefore, in the past few decades, although more than 100 Chinese films have been released in North America, all of them have only been released on a small scale, and they are basically concentrated in the Chinese area. Therefore, even if the attendance rate reaches 100%, the theater will not give more films. This is also the main reason why Chinese films have never had a high box office in North America. ”
"yes, I see. Wang Huan nodded, this result was expected by him: "Leave the next thing to me." ”
"Good. ”
Chen Hui responded.
Wang Huan took out his mobile phone, flipped out a number, and then dialed it.
Moments later, the phone was connected.
A man who spoke fluent English came from inside: "Hey, Master Wang Huan, I'm really excited, I didn't expect you to call me." ”
The man is none other than Chris, the owner of the American Loren Company, an entertainment tycoon worth tens of billions of dollars.
Wang Huan smiled and said, "Hey, Chris, I have something I want to trouble you." ”
When Chris heard this, he immediately said, "Master Wang Huan, you are too polite. If you have anything you need me to do for you, just say it. I am honored to serve you. ”
When I was in the UK.
Wang Huan had already adapted to Chris's enthusiasm, so his expression remained unchanged at the moment, and he said: "That's the case, in the last few days, I have a movie released in North America, but because there is no distribution channel, it can only be released on a small scale." I was thinking, if I can, I'll send you this movie to see, if you think the movie is okay, I wonder if Mr. Chris can arrange some scheduling in your company's theater?"
Originally, Wang Huan thought that Chris would hesitate before answering.
After all, like this kind of thing, Chris, as a businessman, will definitely consider the benefits and losses first.
Even he was ready for the other party to refuse, if the other party refused, then Wang Huan would throw out some tempting things for Chris to accept his proposal.
However, what he didn't expect was that his voice just fell.
Chris immediately said: "Master Wang Huan, the movie you are talking about is "This Man is from Earth", right?"
Wang Huan said: "Yes." ”
Chris's excited voice sounded: "Master Wang Huan, I'm your fan. So on the first day of your movie's release in North America, I accompanied my assistant to see it. I have to say, it's a really wonderful movie, I really didn't expect you to have such an incredible idea, it really appealed to me. If it weren't for the fact that I've been so busy in the last few days, I would have even wanted to see it a second or third time. At that time, I was thinking about introducing this movie into my company's cinema chain, but because Master Wang Huan didn't make a sound, I was worried that you had other plans, so I didn't bother you. Now that you've taken the initiative to bring it up, it's wonderful. I swear this movie will be a hit in North America!"
"Really?"
Wang Huan was overjoyed: "Thank you so much." ”
Chris said: "Master Wang Huan, you don't have to be polite. That's because your movie is good enough, and I've already asked the company's review team to evaluate the film's potential, and combined with the reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, I have come to the conclusion that "This Man Is From Earth" is a good fit for the North American market. Believe me, although it did not do well at the box office in China, it will definitely perform well in North America. So getting your movie in theaters under my umbrella is a mutually beneficial collaboration, isn't it?"
Wang Huan said: "In this case, then Mr. Chris, I hope we have a happy cooperation." ”
Chris said: "Of course, it is my honor to be able to cooperate with you, Master Wang Huan. In this way, from tomorrow, I will let my theater chain start scheduling, but the initial proportion of film scheduling may be a little smaller, if the response is good, I will slowly increase the film schedule in the future. Of course, if the movie is a big hit, then in addition to my theaters, other theaters will definitely introduce this movie, and eventually radiate to the whole of North America, and even the whole of Europe and the United States. ”
Hearing Chris's words, Wang Huan understood why he agreed to schedule the film. For one, Chris had already done some research and thought the film was profitable. Second, now is the trough period for the release of North American films, and the release of one more movie will not affect the overall situation. Third, even so, Chris is also cautious, first testing a small area, and then increasing the film schedule if the effect is good. Fourth, in this way, you can also make friends with Wang Huan and give Wang Huan a favor.
Businessmen can't afford to be early, and Chris won't lose his mind because he likes Wang Huan.
"Haha, borrow your auspicious words. ”
Wang Huan said with a smile.
Next, the two began to discuss the details of the cooperation.
I didn't hang up until half an hour later.
Look up.
Wang Huan found that Chen Hui still did not leave, but looked at him with a shocked face, and he smiled: "Chen Hui, what's wrong?"
Chen Hui's voice trembled a little: "The Chris you are talking about, is it Chris, the founder of Loren Company in the United States?"
Wang Huan said: "Yes." ”
"You cow!"
Rao is Chen Gongzi has seen I don't know how many big scenes, and when he heard Wang Huan's answer, he gasped.
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