Chapter Twenty-Six: Asking for people is like swallowing a three-foot sword, relying on people is like going up to the Nine Heavens
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"In September, the theater schedule was full. ”
"There are no theaters, and theaters are willing to schedule films for "Butcher on a Rainy Night". ”
"We're going to postpone the release!"
Wow!
As soon as the heart soared, the heart was immediately cold.
Dumbfounded is always in September, and the news is sad to cry. The weeping willows wilted in late autumn beat us on the head.
Wu Xiaozu pursed his lips and didn't speak, while the others were confused and looked at each other.
"If the three major ones are not in grade, what about the rest of the small theaters?" Fei Cheng did not give up, and looked at Jiang Jiahua expectantly.
As we all know, the three major cinema chains on Hong Kong Island, Debao, Golden Harvest, and Golden Princess. Even if the three don't have a chance, there are many other theaters. The three most powerful are that their distribution channels include the whole of Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea, Wanwan, Europe and the United States. In the mainland, in addition to them, there are also some cinemas and theaters.
For example, this year's "Shaolin Temple" IP extension of the film "North and South Shaolin" is a film produced by Metropolitan Pictures, a subsidiary of Shaw Brothers, and Yindu is responsible for the distribution and release.
The box office of Hong Kong Island is still as high as more than 20 million, and the strength of local publicity can be seen?
At this moment, in addition to relying on the three major cinema chains for distribution, many small companies on Hong Kong Island will also be on the file in various scattered theaters. That's how everyone plays.
But Jiang Jiahua's silence made everyone's hearts fall to the bottom in an instant.
"In the off-season in September, will there be any theaters willing to go on the stage?" Liang Jiahui wondered.
"Golden Harvest, Golden Princess and Debao gave priority to screening their satellite works, and there were not many resources left for the outside, and the summer vacation in August was too hot, so small companies all avoided it. A swarm rushed to the September file to be released. There is a lot of competition in the market right now. I found some friends, but nothing could be done. Jiang Jiahua sighed.
Hong Kong Island's film industry itself is deformed, and small companies often seek distribution after making films. After all, the film market is very hot at the moment, so you don't have to worry about not having a chance to get on the file.
But who would have thought that they wouldn't be left with three mouthfuls of soup in this summer file? All kinds of sequels have exploded one after another! Finally, "The True Colors of Heroes" will be killed!
Even Golden Harvest's zombie chips have collapsed and sunk into the sand! These small companies can only wait for the three major food to them. As soon as September came, it was like a crazy rush......
"I'll sit down on my own. ”
Wu Xiaozu was silent, and when he saw everyone's concerned eyes, he raised his hand to indicate that he was fine.
Jiang Jiahua opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but Liang Jiahui shook his head at her, and the group walked out of the viewing room. Wu Xiaozu was left alone to sit on the chair, staring at the dark curtain in front of him.
"Postponement..."
Wu Xiaozu shook his head. It can't be postponed. Once the release is postponed, the release of the film is destined to become a distant date. All the hard work and money were burned.
Therefore, there is only one way for Wu Xiaozu - the film is on the file!
"No choice. ”
Wu Xiaozu moistened his chapped lips, his eyes laughed at himself, "The most hated choice." ”
got up, indifferently dusted off the cigarette ash on his pants, his eyes stared, and he saw an obvious hot hole appear on his pants, which was particularly abrupt. Obviously, he didn't appear as calm.
……
Dragon City Ice Room.
"Brother Zu!"
Fei Cheng and Luo Dong stood up and looked at Wu Xiaozu who pushed the door out worriedly, but found that the big guy was actually smiling.
In the past two days, in order to schedule the film, Wu Xiaozu personally went into battle, lobbying from theater to theater, just hoping that the film could be released.
At the beginning, they wanted to get a schedule commitment, but as they became more and more disappointed, they set their goal at the "midnight show", test screening, and screening. I just want to give "The Butcher on a Rainy Night" a chance to be test-screened!
"I'm sorry, it's full now. The theater manager apologized for postponing Wu Xiaozu's request.
"No schedule!"
"Sorry, no!"
"It's not empty! you go to another house to take a look!"
"Test-screening? ”
"You're going to find someone else!
For three days, Wu Xiaozu and the four of them rushed around the streets and alleys of Hong Kong Island with the cooperation agreement.
Sweating to the clothes and drawing maps, in three days, the four of them heard more rejections in their lives. There are many ways to refuse.
Let the four of them really feel what it means to "chew ice in the cold and swallow fire in the summer." "Freezing and chilling, fireballs burning throats.
After three days, the throats of the three were swollen to the point of pinprick pain. Lobbying with a dry mouth is more about rushing to the heart and getting angry.
Wu Xiaozu considers himself to be a smart person, and believes that he has far more than 30 years of experience and vision, and he will naturally be like a fish in water on Hong Kong Island.
With the idea of clearing the game and then collecting female stars, he looked at the problem, but the reality of the release of the first movie gave him a hard slap and slapped the left cheek and the right cheek.
After he was released from prison, he generally found Liang Jiahui. The indecent flirting actresses on weekdays all come from that restless heart. He wanted to play the world, but he was first played by reality.
The three of them accompanied Wu Xiaozu to beg for help, but there was no progress at all.
As soon as he came back tonight, Wu Xiaozu entered the room and closed the door. The three of them were worried, and when they saw him come out, they all stood up.
"How about a hot pot for supper?"
Wu Xiaozu smiled at the surprised expressions of the three of them, and couldn't help frowning and asking, "What's the matter?"
"Big guy, everyone has no appetite. If you can't get on the show, who can eat it. Fei Cheng cried out with a sad face.
"I will believe you when you say you are running for governor of Hong Kong, and you say that you have no appetite......" Before Wu Xiaozu finished speaking, the stomachs of the three of them all growled, and they couldn't help laughing and pointed at Feicheng, "Na, you have said it, you say no, but your body can't deceive people." Flashman......"
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The same people, the same Causeway Bay, the same Chaoshan hot pot, but the mood is different.
The bone broth in the hot pot is constantly tumbling, just like the mood at the moment.
"Do you know why Chaoshan hot pot is so popular on this street?" asked Wu Xiaozu, chewing on meat.
"It tastes great. Fei Cheng wiped his sweat with a handkerchief, and when he saw Wu Xiaozu noncommittal, he grinned again, "It's not because the boss here is beautiful, right?"
Wu Xiaozu smiled and pointed to the plaque not far away, "Because the name is loud enough." After a pause, he said, "Do you know why no one is willing to schedule films for us?"
The three of them were stunned, and Fei Cheng stared at the sign and said tentatively, "We are small?"
Wu Xiaozu smiled slightly and continued to eat meat.
Su Liyao thought for a moment and said in a low voice, "Big guy, do you want me to call Uncle Hua again......"
"Don't the old man sleep?"
Wu Xiaozu waved his hand and said earnestly, "Doing business is not a good cub, and it doesn't work to move parents." Also, do you say that Uncle Hua has a big face, or does the banknote have a big face?"
"Uncle Hua......" After Fei Cheng finished speaking, he saw that the three of them were looking at him, and spread his hands bitterly, "Don't look at me like an idiot, okay?" I'm just afraid that everyone will be too depressed, so I'll tell you a joke ......."
"Hit the streets. Think everyone is as stupid as you?" Luo Dong scolded, "Tell a joke?
"Damn!" Fei Cheng raised his middle finger.
"There is a dilemma. Wu Xiaozu put down his chopsticks and pointed to the sky, "It's hard to climb to the sky, and it's even more difficult to ask for people." Looking around, he said with a smile, "Uncle Hua's face can't support us, so it's better for him to worship Jesus in peace and run for the top ten young people on Hong Kong Island." We take care of our own business. ”
"Big guy!"
Luo Dong put down his chopsticks, looked straight at him, and said excitedly, "Why don't I go and ask my brother to set up the dragon gate for those theater owners, I don't believe they won't agree." If they still talk about no schedule like this, then I really praise them for being sharp. I must cheer them every day!"
Da-da-da-da.
Wu Xiaozu knocked his fingers on the wooden table, and he didn't respond to Luo Dong's words.
Luo Dong's excited expression also eased, and he understood the big guy's thoughts. There is no mention of the means of associations. He was also in a hurry to say this.
During this time, the release of the big guy from prison, the poor guy came to the door, and the club came to the door made him feel unhappy. The situation is stronger than people, and he also agrees with the big guy.
The big guy took out the money to start making a movie, which made him fascinated by filming. Watching the finished film and seeing the role he played in the play, he also had a sense of accomplishment. But just when he was most happy, he was poured a basin of cold water on his head. The comparison between expectation and reality made Rodon annoyed and annoyed. But Wu Xiaozu's attitude also made him calm down and understand what the bottom line of the big guy was.
"Big guy ......" Luo Dong wanted to speak and stopped.
Wu Xiaozu stretched out his hand to suppress his words, and smiled at the corner of his mouth, "I understand." A few days ago, I went to the Hong Kong Island Cinema Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the president was called Jiang Zuyi. All cinemas in Hong Kong are part of this association. ”
Wu Xiaozu gave the cigarette to the three of them, knelt down and asked Su Liyao to light the cigarette, and spit out the smoke, "Tomorrow, let's find out the bottom of Boss Jiang." ”
"Good!"
"Peace of mind, big man, I must scrape out the information of the three generations of his ancestors for you. Fat Cheng patted his chest and promised.
As soon as the three of them were in good spirits, they were afraid that there was no way, and they would try to seize any opportunity. Back then, as Wu Xiaozu walked out of Kwun Tong, he had to fight with his life every time he came out.
The most lacking thing is not hard work, but opportunity. As long as you see an opportunity, even if you fight with your life, you will not give up.
Give it a go, turn your bike into a motorcycle!
In his bones, Wu Xiaozu considers himself a pragmatist. Making movies is to make money, but if he can't make money now, he won't accept it!
This kind of person often makes a jerk. And bastards are creatures who often choose to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, and he won't give up even if it's even the slightest possibility.
Mixed clubs, fighting is guts. If you are bold, you can cover the sky.
Business, it's about the brain. Eating the brain will make money.