Chen Qiming didn't really want to ban Zhao Dayan for this little thing.

No matter what Zhao Dayan will do in the future, the current Zhao Dayan will still have a great effect on him.

He has just taken over ATV for less than a year, and it turns out that those old actors of ATV, except for a few people, no longer plan to continue to support, but to cultivate his own lineage.

Zhao Dayan is popular in Asia with "Huanzhu Gege", is popular and has fans, and he can just shoot a few money-making dramas for ATV.

Therefore, after Zhao Dayan apologized, he didn't care about this matter anymore, and generously invited them to a meal.

In the afternoon, after separating from Qiong Yao and Zhao Dayan, Chen Qiming did not return to ATV immediately, but drove to Stephen Chow's Xinghui Film Company alone.

As the film supply company of Pacific Cinemas, Stephen Chow's Xinghui has always had a high status in Chen Qiming's mind.

Of course, this is also related to Stephen Chow's ability to bring profits to the Pacific.

Rastar was founded in 1996, two years ago.

This company, just like Stephen Chow and Chen Qiming said at the beginning, focuses on a boutique route.

It was established two years ago and only produced one movie, "God of Food".

However, although there is only one movie, but the quality is excellent, "God of Food" was released last year and got more than 40 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office in Hong Kong, plus the distribution rights in other regions and various disc revenues, Pacific Entertainment made a total profit of more than 30 million.

30 million doesn't seem like much, but now in the economic depression, the film industry, which has greatly declined, is already a very profitable movie.

And this year, although there is no movie released in Xinghui Movie, it is still being filmed.

Since August, Stephen Chow has been filming and producing "The King of Comedy".

Now, the play has been produced.

Xinghui hopes to release the movie on the best schedule, so he invited the senior management of Pacific Cinemas, including Chen Qiming, to watch the film.

"Mr. Chen! You're here! ”

As soon as Chen Qiming arrived downstairs at Xinghui Film Company, he saw Wu Zhuo, the current manager of Pacific Cinema Line, waiting at the door, as if he was waiting for him on purpose.

This person was originally the owner of a small cinema chain in Malaysia, and after several of his cinemas were acquired by Pacific Cinema Line, because of his good talent, Chen Qiming invited him to be the manager of Pacific Cinema Line, responsible for the selection and purchase of films and the daily management of the cinema chain.

"Why don't you go up first?"

Chen Qiming opened the door and got out of the car and asked suspiciously.

"I have something I want to discuss with you, Mr. Chen."

Wu Zhuo hesitated for a moment and said.

Seeing that his face was a little solemn, Chen Qiming nodded, and was not busy entering Xinghui Film Company, but opened the car door and went back.

Seeing this, Wu Zhuo also got into the car and sat on the back seat.

Chen Qiming handed Wu Zhuo a cigarette and lit one himself.

"Let's talk about it! What the hell is going on? ”

Wu Zhuo took the cigarette in his hand, did not light it, brewed for a while, and said:

"Mr. Chen, Xinghui not only invited you and me to watch the film, but he also invited people from Golden Harvest and Oriental Cinemas.

I think Xinghui is planning to put pressure on us!

I'm afraid they are not satisfied with the previous sharing ratio, and they want to use Golden Harvest and Oriental Cinema to force us to make concessions. ”

Chen Qiming took a puff of cigarette and choked.

He rarely smokes and only occasionally lights one, but the taste of this nicotine is really stimulating to the mind, and it's no wonder so many people enjoy it.

"What do you think?"

Since Wu Zhuo deliberately stopped himself, he should have an idea, Chen Qiming wanted to hear it.

"My thinking is that we must not budge.

Rastar has always been one of the best among the companies we work with.

We not only gave them a share of four or six, but also gave them a lot of preferential treatment in publicity and film scheduling.

Under such a favorable situation, Xinghui still wants to fight for benefits, which is undoubtedly thinking that we are determined.

Indeed, Stephen Chow's appeal in Hong Kong is not inferior to that of you and Jackie Chan, and Xinghui's previous production of "God of Food" also proves their company's ability.

But that's not a reason for them to sit on the ground and raise prices.

We've given them enough, and if we give in, we'll just have to drink soup and water.

And, most importantly, there is no precedent.

There are so many film companies that we work with at the moment, and there are many high-quality companies like Best Partners.

If we make concessions to Starlight in terms of dividing all aspects, what will happen to our best partner? What will happen to Tsui Hark's new film company?

I can't think of a reason why they shouldn't ask us to be treated the same.

In addition, to put it mildly, if you really talk about strength, Starlight is far worse than Pacific Film and Television.

Our descendants have the same treatment as their Xinghui in the film schedule, we don't have any preferential treatment, what reason do they have for better preferential treatment. ”

Wu Zhuo said a lot in one breath, but every word made sense.

Chen Qiming also felt that his idea was very right.

Pacific Cinemas is not a small company now, but a huge interest group that has a stake in many companies.

Xinghui asked for preferential treatment today, will other companies want it tomorrow?

Wang Jing's best partner is not weak at all.

And the best partners are even stronger.

Compared with Xinghui taking the boutique route, a movie can earn tens of millions.

Although the best partners don't have such a lucrative film, they win by volume.

Since 1995, the best partner has been the most stable film source company in Pacific Cinemas.

In a year, the best partner can provide no less than three films for Pacific Cinemas.

Some of these films may not have a high box office and low profits, but there are also high-grossing movies, such as the "Crazy Boy Series".

In terms of annual income, the best partner is definitely higher than Xinghui.

One of the more important points is that for the cinema chain, although the boutique film company is an indispensable link, the production company that can stably provide movies to the cinema chain every year will be more important.

Cinemas are not production companies, they just make one movie a year.

Cinemas must have a large number of new movies as a reserve, so that audiences can see new movies every time they enter the cinema, whether they are good or not.

If any theater takes turns to show only one movie for a month or two, no matter how good the movie is, I'm afraid this theater won't be open for long.

What era is it?

It's about to be a new century.

Nowadays, people are all about variety, whether it's food, play, or movies.

When others go to the cinema, you have to give them a choice, it is impossible for only one movie to be released in the entire cinema.

If that were the case, the Pacific Cinema Line would have collapsed long before the economic crisis began.

What does Pacific Cinemas rely on to be able to stand tall when the economic crisis comes, but still make money with annual income?

relies on having a large number of film sources and a large number of screens.

At Chen Qiming's insistence, as early as two years ago, the entire Pacific cinema chain began to move closer to Europe and the United States, and each cinema could have a minimum of three screens, and three movies could be released at the same time, so that the audience could selectively choose their favorite movies to watch.

It is this operating model, coupled with the fact that Pacific Cinemas' co-production companies are competent partners and produce good quality films, that allows Pacific Cinemas to still make money during this difficult time.

And now, Xinghui is obviously not satisfied with the previous sharing treatment and wants to improve the treatment.

Truth be told, if as an outsider.

Chen Qiming definitely said, give it! Isn't it just a little bit of a divide! It's not a big deal to give.

However, when Chen Qiming was in the position of the boss of the Pacific Cinema Line, he could not allow this situation to occur.

Dividing, dividing a point, that's not a small number.

Especially for high-grossing films.

A movie with a box office of 30 million, let out one point, less is hundreds of thousands.

Not to mention, Xinghui wants more than just one or two points, they want a share, and one or two percent of the share represents more money.

One is not good, after letting it out, Pacific Cinema may have a situation where it works for nothing and cannot make money.

So, this must not happen.

"As you say, you'll be in charge of the matter later.

If Xinghui really doesn't want to cooperate with us, it's a big deal. ”

Throwing away the cigarette butt, Chen Qiming made a decision.

Xinghui is indeed a good company, with Stephen Chow here, their movies are definitely sure to make money.

But if this incident affects the harmony of the entire theater chain and the planning policy.

Then Chen Qiming could only endure the pain.

Besides, the Pacific Cinema Line is not the Pacific Cinema Line it used to be.

When Pacific was first established, Chen Qiming was difficult to support alone, and the theater chain did not have a stable source of films, so he gave very high preferential treatment to the cooperative production company.

And now, in addition to other production companies such as Best Partners, Pacific Film and Television alone and Galaxy Imaging under Pacific Film and Television can provide movies for the theater chain stably.

The loss of Xinghui is just the loss of a partner who can make money, and it does not make Pacific Cinemas tired.

"Understood! Mr. Chen, don't worry, I think as long as we show a resolute attitude, Xinghui should not leave us.

Golden Harvest and Oriental Cinemas can indeed compete with us, but in the past two years, their theaters have shrunk again and again, and their strength is not as good as before.

As long as Xinghui is not a fool, it is impossible to choose to jump from our big river to the pond over there. ”

Recognized by Chen Qiming, Wu Zhuo assured.

Obviously, he also understands that the loss of Starlight will also be a loss for Pacific Cinemas.

"This is not necessarily, although the pond is small, there is food and drink, as long as there are enough benefits, Xinghui is really likely to turn around and cooperate with Golden Harvest or Oriental Cinemas."

Chen Qiming saw that he was overconfident, and couldn't help but remind.

"Understood, I'll explain the relationship with the people of Starlight."

"Don't be too obsessed, if they really want a higher share, then it doesn't matter if they break up.

The Pacific Ocean is not what it used to be. ”

(End of chapter)