Chapter 344: The Premiere

The scale of the release of Pirates of the Caribbean is very large, and the theater chain led by AMC Cinemas has provided more than 5,000 screens for this film!

So many movie screens are the basis for a movie to be a big hit. If there are not enough cinemas to offer screening, no film will be a success. And with more than 5,000 screens, this is already an unprecedented super treatment. And this time, the three major theaters have joined, which is a choice made by these theaters whose professional ability is no worse than that of filmmakers when all filmmakers are looking down on this pirate-themed movie.

Zhang Fan didn't give them any additional benefits, this was a decision made by these people relying on their keen sense of smell.

Under normal circumstances, a major commercial production that can be arranged on more than 3,000 screens is already a masterpiece of the year. And Pirates of the Caribbean can be arranged with more than 5,000 screens, which is the most direct expression of the theater's deep confidence in Zhang Fan.

Although they are not optimistic about the success of pirate movies, it is about their own shares, and Disney's shareholders are still trying their best to add trouble to Zhang Fan. There was a fierce battle between the two sides around the distribution of the film, both openly and secretly.

If it weren't for Zhang Fan's own strength being strong enough, and he still had this AMC in his hand, a large cinema chain that can be counted in the world. Maybe it will really make Disney's shareholders give the card a hard hand in terms of issuance.

In its current form, it is clear that Zhang Fan has the upper hand in the matter of distribution. After all, Zhang Fan has AMC in his hands, and he has organized temporary theaters many times before, which has made those small and medium-sized theaters who have joined it earn a lot. The reputation has long been out.

It's impossible for small and medium-sized theaters to give up an opportunity to make money for Disney, which is simply not possible in a business society like the United States.

Moreover, the possibility that Zhang Fan may become Disney with this movie has gradually spread after this period of fermentation. Many small and medium-sized theaters have already gotten the news. They even more ignored Disney's threats and intimidation.

If Disney chooses to lure, it may really be possible to pull away some small and medium-sized theaters. After all, everyone comes out to mix for money, and as long as the money is in place, everything is easy to discuss. But Disney's shareholders can't afford to spend such a large amount of money on the cinema chain right now. Private individuals are definitely unwilling to pay for themselves, and if they want to take money from the company again, they simply take the initiative to hand over the handle to Zhang Fan. You must know that Zhang Fan has now entered the board of directors, and he is an important shareholder who holds 14 percent of Disney's shares! It is simply impossible not to alarm Zhang Fan to spend such a large amount of money from the company.

Covert warfare is not exposed to the public. It's like the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney's invited people all congratulated Zhang Fan with smiles on their faces, and they couldn't see that both sides were about to hit the dog's brain in private.

The Disney people came here for the simple purpose of seeing for themselves this movie, which is also very important to them. Because Zhang Fan has never held a trial meeting before, the same is true for this movie. If you want to see the finished film, you can only walk into the cinema yourself.

However, they don't need to pay for tickets themselves, and Zhang Fan still has this bit of open-mindedness. Having people pay for tickets at the premiere is definitely a joke that is even better than the premiere, and it will definitely spread all over the world tomorrow.

"Zhang, thank you for inviting me to the premiere. Spielberg walked up to Zhang Fan and shook his hand vigorously, the smile on his face was very kind.

"It's an honor for you to be here. Zhang Fan understands that people are polite, so naturally he will not be arrogant and conceited. After a few words of laughter, he invited Spielberg into the theater.

"Zhang, I wish your film a great success. George Lucas also came to the premiere and sent blessings to Zhang Fan.

"Thank you, George. Zhang Fan laughed and hugged George Lucas. Compared with Spielberg, Zhang Fan is obviously much warmer towards George Lucas. After all, Zhang Fan has no intentions for Spielberg, Spielberg's most outstanding ability is his directing ability, and this is something that Zhang Fan does not lack. But George Lucas is different, he has Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic in his hands, which are all good things that Zhang Fan wants very much. If you have something in your heart, you will naturally have a different attitude.

"Mr. Zhang, now that the winner is about to be decided, it seems that our fight during this period of time can be temporarily stopped. "Disney's chairman of the board of directors also came, which made countless reporters on both sides of the red carpet go crazy. The flash of the camera is like a series of dense lightning bolts, which brightly illuminates the figures of Zhang Fan and the chairman of the board of directors.

It's rare for a big guy like this to appear at the premiere of a movie, and under normal circumstances, no matter how good a movie is, at most some professional executives, such as vice presidents, will come forward. But this time, such a big man came, which instantly reminded everyone's hearts of a topic that has been circulating for a while. said that Zhang Fan may become Disney with this movie!

It's not clear what the reason is, but the presence of Disney's current chairman here today pretty much speaks for itself.

"Not necessarily, right?" Zhang Fan's face had a smile on his face, "I don't believe you will give up so easily." ”

"What else can be done at this time?" the chairman of the board of directors shook his head with a wry smile, "everything that can be done has been done, and now it can only be like this." As for what will happen at the box office, it depends on God's arrangement. ”

"That's true. Zhang Fan nodded, "In my eyes, the audience who spends money to buy tickets to enter the cinema is God." It really depends on their arrangement. ”

The chairman of the board of directors looked at Zhang Fan with a somewhat complicated expression, and said in a low voice, "Maybe it's a good thing for you to lead Disney." ”

At this time, Disney was constantly blocked by Zhang Fan one after another, and many people were also taking this opportunity to fall into them. Coupled with their own internal struggle for power and profit, the management is complicated. The whole huge company is gradually going into decline.

And at this time, Zhang Fan, who owns Pixar and a large number of excellent film works and copyrights, may be a good thing for this company if he can join Disney. Of course, this is not the case for those shareholders.

Zhang Fan just laughed at the words of the chairman of the board of directors. He has been in the United States for so long, and he already knows something about the character of Americans. He doesn't take these people for granted.

In fact, Zhang Fan understands their thoughts very well, if the box office is not enough to agree, then everyone will be happy. But if it really exceeds, they will inevitably be unwilling to give Zhang Fan all kinds of stumbling blocks. As much as possible, mess up the company before Zhang Fan takes over, which makes Zhang Fan anxious. Preferably, because they are unable to operate, they have to shake off and sell their shares.

These people have been operating at Disney for many years and have long been ingrained. If they really go all out to pull Zhang Fan back, it is inevitable that Disney will be in chaos and unable to operate. At that time, they can mobilize public opinion, trade unions and other forces to do everything possible to drive Zhang Fan away.

There is nothing wrong with this plan, the problem is that they don't know that Zhang Fan's real idea is not to join Disney as the boss of the company, and to recruit a group of directors with suspicions to pull them back. Zhang Fan's real idea is to buy Disney wholly and let this prestigious piece wait until the company is delisted from the stock market!

A joint-stock company is completely different from a private company. After becoming a personal business, Zhang Fan can easily drive away all the things he doesn't need and those who make trouble, without any shackles at all. At most, you will pay some liquidated damages. After all, after becoming a private enterprise, he can really open whoever he wants.

As for the vacant positions of these people, Zhang Fan never thought that there would be no shortage of talents in the modern era of universal education. In these years, there are many things that high-quality talents can't find jobs, as long as they offer conditions, some talents are willing to work in the company.

Looking at the Disney people who entered the theater with a smile on their faces, the smile in Zhang Fan's heart was almost irrepressible. These idiots who want to play tricks with themselves have never thought about that direction. In their view, no one would have spent tens of billions of dollars to buy Disney as a wholly owned company. Let's not talk about whether it can be done or not, why is it bad to have so much money, why buy the Disney?

However, what Zhang Fan was ready to do was something they couldn't think of!

There were a lot of people at today's premiere, and almost all the celebrities in Hollywood received Zhang Fan's invitation. And almost all of these people who received the invitation also came. Because Zhang Fan's status, strength and influence in Hollywood have reached the top level, no one who is messing around in Hollywood will turn a blind eye to Zhang Fan. There will be no one who does not give Zhang Fan face at such a time.

It's not just Spielberg, George Lucas and other famous directors. Disney executives and other major film company executives. And many business cards that can really represent Hollywood have also rushed over.

Hollywood's top superstars such as Robert Downey Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie and many more were also in attendance. At this time, no one dares to ignore Zhang Fan's influence, especially those who still want to continue to mess around in Hollywood.

Even some basketball stars of the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as sports stars such as football, baseball, ice hockey, etc., have appeared here. The whole premiere was more like a big party.

Of course, Zhang Fan's acquaintances are also indispensable. Beauties such as Scarlett Johansson, Taylor Swift, Paris Hilton, and other beauties who have an unusual relationship with Zhang Fan will greet Zhang Fan warmly when they come over.

For the greetings of these beautiful women, Zhang Fan could only smile.

He wasn't worried that he would be photographed by reporters, but the Lin sisters and Li Ruhui around him were staring at him with fiery eyes! At this time, he could only act as if he didn't know what to do!