"A movie has only 20% attendance in cinemas, but it is not necessarily a bad movie, it may be a niche movie or an old movie. Many niche movies are released in theaters at a loss. Niche movies, classic old movies made into videotapes, sold in stores may not lose money, but will attract more niche, nostalgic customers! Zhang Shaojie said with a smile, "The videotape market should be a useful complement to the cinema market!" ”

Gu Long said with a smile: "At first, I was not optimistic about the videotape market, but now the videotape market is gradually becoming profitable, which fully proves that Shaojie, your original vision is indeed right!" ”

Zhang Shaojie smiled modestly: "In the United States, videotapes have been developed for many years. I am only drawing on the ready-made experience of the United States and other countries! ”

Gu Long smiled: "Others also learn from it, but many of them are failures. But Shaojie, your reference can always be replicated successfully, this kind of vision is really admirable! ”

Zhang Shaojie smiled secretly in his heart.

Anyone who sees through the development of the next few decades can have such a good eye.

"By the way, our video cassette distribution, in addition to the film and television resources of Baolong and ATV, can also be purchased from other companies. For example, Golden Harvest's Bruce Lee movie, Xu Guanwen movie, and even the film copyright of New Art City and Shaw Brothers! If the price is right, you can also buy the copyright of the videotape. Zhang Shaojie said, "The variety of video tape stores is the greatest competitiveness!" ”

Gu Long smiled: "I also agree to buy more copyrights!" However, it is difficult to say whether the other party is willing to sell it! ”

Zhang Shaojie said: "If you can talk about it, you can talk about it, and if you can't talk about it, you won't talk about it!" Many old movies are placed in the library, and they can't earn interest! Sell it to us, but you can get a real windfall! ”

———————————— November 1983 weather, there was a slight cool breeze.

In the early morning, the leaves on the streets are yellow, and cleaners are constantly sweeping up the leaves and garbage in the streets.

Zhang Shaojie's current status, if his whereabouts are not accidentally revealed, coupled with the fact that there is no bodyguard with him, some people may have the heart of taking risks and kidnapping tickets.

Therefore, when he usually goes out, Zhang Shaojie is extra careful.

At this time, Zhang Shaojie was riding in a lengthened bulletproof Lincoln sedan, with 4 rows of seats in addition to the cab. There is more than enough for a driver in the car, as well as 4 bodyguards and 1 secretary.

"Mr. Zhang, it's here!" The driver reminded.

"Okay, I got it!" Zhang Shaojie nodded.

After getting out of the car, Ah Long led the other three bodyguards to guard around Zhang Shaojie.

Su Xiaowan was carrying Zhang Shaojie's document bag and followed behind him. Su Xiaowan was originally the secretary of the general manager of Longteng Company, but now at her strong request, she has become Zhang Shaojie is private secretary, helping Zhang Shaojie arrange travel, meeting guests and other affairs.

This is the headquarters of Golden Harvest Company.

Everyone was led into Zou Wenhuai's office.

This time I came to Golden Harvest to talk about the acquisition of some old film copyrights of Golden Harvest, when Zhang Shaojie expressed his intention.

Zou Wenhuai expressed surprise: "Shaojie, you are not joking when you spend money to buy the copyrights of those old movies of Golden Harvest?" ”

"No kidding! The sales and distribution of video tapes is a new business of Baolong. However, there are too few movies made by Baolong himself. It is imperative to buy the rights from major film companies! Zhang Shaojie explained.

"Although these old movies are already difficult to generate box office value, if they are too cheap, we would rather not sell them!" Zou Wenhuai said.

""Modern Bodyguard" 5 million, "Raptors Across the River" 4.5 million! For other copyrights, we offer a minimum purchase price of HK$500,000. Zhang Shaojie said.

"Is this true?" Zou Wenhuai was also moved.

Although these old movies have been glorious in the past, it is impossible to get satisfactory box office results if those old movies are now screened in theaters.

Therefore, the treatment of these old movies over the years is mainly in the film library, and a lot of preservation costs are required every year.

Instead of waiting for mold and rust in the film library, it is better to cash out and sell a sum of cash. With cash, whether it is to expand the theater chain or to invest in new films, it can enhance the market competitiveness of Golden Harvest.

"Of course it's true, Baolong Film Company will purchase film rights in large quantities from all film companies. Not only Hong Kong film companies, but also Taiwan, Singapore, the mainland, and even the United States, Europe and other places, as long as we feel that there is value in viewing, we are likely to buy their copyrights. Zhang Shaojie said, "Baolong is not ready to compete with companies such as Golden Harvest in the cinema market, but it is ready to open up new markets, so that Hong Kong films can have a better future, and film investors can make more money!" The copyright of the video tape sold to us by Golden Harvest will not compete with Golden Harvest's new film at the box office."

"New Art City, Shaw Brothers' movies, are also your goals?" Zou Wenhuai suddenly asked.

Zhang Shaojie said with a smile: "If Xinyicheng and Shaw Brothers are willing to sell, Baolong will naturally pay for it!" ”

Zou Wenhuai thought to himself that if Xinyicheng and Shaw Brothers sold the film rights to Baolong, they would probably be able to make a lot of money, which could be used to invest in shooting new movies, or to expand theaters.

No, this is a good thing, and Golden Harvest should do it first!

After all, Baolong's procurement funds are limited, and Golden Harvest sells more movies to Baolong, so Baolong has no money to buy the copyrights of Xinyicheng and Shaw Brothers.

"Shaojie, Baolong likes those movies, you can make a list, let's discuss the specific price!" Zou Wenhuai made up his mind and smiled.

Zhang Shaojie also smiled: "This is our list, as well as the purchase price list, please take a look!" ”

Zou Wenhuai took a look at it - "Modern Bodyguard", "Clever Schemes and Five Lucky Stars", "Raptors Crossing the River", "Young Master Dragon", "Drunken Fist", "Ghost Fighting" and other classic movies of Golden Harvest are all impressively listed.

These movies are in Golden Harvest's film library, and they are all high-quality products. Even decades later, it is estimated that there are still some nostalgic audiences who are willing to watch these old movies.

"Haha, Shaojie, your vision is really good, and you have selected some of the best movies in the history of Golden Harvest!" Zou Wenhuai watched the movies on the list and immediately appreciated.

Zhang Shaojie said with a smile: "Naturally, I choose classics with good reputation and high quality!" ”

"Well, since Shaojie you can see it, the price is also quite kind! I'll be respectful and obedient and sell the rights to these movies and videos to you! Zou Wenhuai emphasized, "Only video tape copyright!" ”

Zhang Shaojie said with a smile: "In the future, if there is a new type of video disc that replaces the videotape, it will also be included!" ”

"That's nature!" Zou Wenhuai agreed.

The lawyers of Baolong began to draw up a legal contract with the lawyers of Golden Harvest, and then both parties signed the contract - the largest film rights sale agreement in Hong Kong's history, has been reached!

(To be continued)