Chapter 1233 A Little News
"No, it's too early to shout now. It will scare people."
Upon hearing that Miss Wang was going to use her ultimate weapon, Zhou Anan hurried to calm her down, saying that the situation was not yet to the point where the other party's connections would be involved.
As long as the problem can be solved commercially, it should be dealt with by commercial means. This is the rule of the business world.
Besides, he didn't feel too much pressure.
If those people are really so cruel, it won’t be too late to use this powerful weapon.
"All right."
After hearing what Brother An said, Wang Xiaoxiao no longer planned to complain to her uncles.
"I think, at this point in time, it is more likely that Huang's Pictures and Liunian Entertainment are behind this."
When it comes to business matters, Yu Xianer, the president of Meimei.com with a net worth of billions, has a say.
In particular, she doesn't interfere much in the affairs of Blue Whale Entertainment, so she can see things more clearly as an outsider.
"Sister Xian'er is talking about the movie box office competition in July."
After listening to Miss Yu’s analysis, Zhou Anan quickly thought of three domestic science fiction films that are currently in the midst of a publicity boom.
Last year, three sci-fi blockbusters that made a lot of noise, Blue Whale Entertainment's "The Martian", Huang's "The Battle of the Magic City", and Liunian Entertainment's "Protectors of the Earth", were all scheduled to be released in early July, the most popular summer vacation season, causing other small and medium-investment films to avoid it.
Previously, the three companies had spent tens of millions on publicity, and Huang's Pictures had spent even more money on publicity across the entire network.
Movie lovers across China are already looking forward to the summer blockbuster "Three Dragons Battle".
At this time, it is normal for the two rivals of Blue Whale Entertainment to do some tricks behind the scenes.
"Huang's Pictures is about to go public, and the success of "Battle of the Magic City" will affect their company's stock price after its listing."
Yu Xian'er saw this very clearly.
The company's listing is nothing but a scam. It depends on whether retail investors will buy into it.
They even resort to unconventional methods to increase the box office of their films.
For example, a grand slam at midnight.
"Um."
After hearing what Miss Yu said, Zhou Anan felt that the Huang brothers were the most suspicious.
However, Liunian Entertainment, another company that wants to rely on movie box office to attract more private financing, is definitely not innocent either.
"Both of them have invested hundreds of millions of dollars. Is our box office in danger?"
As the company's program director, Wang Xiaoxiao also has certain opinions on this.
Although she has not seen the three movies, the special effects of such large-scale science fiction movies should be similar. The other two competitors have increased their publicity investment and have clearly gained the upper hand.
In particular, Huang's "Battle of the Demon City", which was said to have premiered simultaneously in Southeast Asia, was extremely popular.
"Don't worry, young lady. The box office will ultimately depend on the quality of the work."
In this regard, Zhou Anan is sitting back and watching the situation.
Not to mention the fake science fiction that Liunian Entertainment is trying to ride on the popularity of, and get short-term financing, even the real big production by Huang's Pictures, the former leader in the domestic film and television industry, is a flop as soon as you hear the name.
There was a movie with the same name in the previous life, but it was such a flop that even my grandma couldn’t recognize it.
In this life, the male and female protagonists have evolved a bit, but their exaggerated nature cannot be changed.
Even if I want to buy box office revenue privately, how much can I buy?
50 million?
100 million?
Or 200 million?
A flop is a flop after all, and the responsibility of revitalizing domestic science fiction has to be shouldered by Blue Whale Entertainment.
What's more, Blue Whale Entertainment still has a killer weapon that has not been activated.
"Really? Then when will our internal screening be? Shall we go watch it together?"
After hearing what An Xiaodi said, Wang Xiaoxiao's eyebrows were as beautiful as a painting and she asked with a smile.
She didn't know who Brother An would look for to watch the movie as soon as the company's movie was released, and Wang Xiaoxiao didn't feel comfortable asking.
However, the company's internal screening will definitely be much earlier, and you can watch it with the other party with justification.
"Let's go and have a look together this afternoon."
As if she didn't understand the meaning of Miss Wang's words, Zhou Anan took the initiative to invite her.
The internal screenings of the other two competitors' films had already ended, and they had also received many commitments from major theaters. Only Blue Whale Entertainment postponed its internal screenings until mid-June.
In addition to Blue Whale Entertainment's confidence, Blue Whale has also received commitments from Qianbao Cinema Line and Qingshu Cinema Line that it can get at least 60% of their 2D screen share and all of their 3D screen share.
With the continuous investment of the Song family in Shuzhong, the current Qingshu Cinema Line has completely absorbed the Wuhu, Sihai and Haidong Times cinema chains. After the integration, it has expanded rapidly and has already jumped into the top three domestic cinema chains, second only to Qianbao and Hengxing.
Judging from the attitude of Miss Song, it seems that she will expand further and build new cinemas in small third- and fourth-tier cities, and she is determined to surpass the two big brothers in front of her.
Previously, Blue Whale Entertainment paid out of its own pocket and cooperated with two major cinema chains to develop 3D screen construction, and the investment was not in vain.
The two top three cinema chains together basically account for 22% of the domestic cinema's 2D screens and 50% of the 3D screens. "The Martian" already had a huge advantage before the screening began.
Especially in terms of 3D box office, the ticket price is twice that of ordinary 2D box office, and it is definitely the main force in the movie box office competition.
"Mr. Zhao..."
"Mr. Li..."
"Mr. Wang..."
…
On Friday afternoon, at the elevator entrance on the floor where the Blue Whale Entertainment screening room is located, General Manager Feng Jiming was very busy greeting and seeing off guests.
As one of the three hottest science fiction blockbusters in this summer's season, senior executives of many theater chains have personally stepped in to decide the early screening schedule.
Zhou Anan, the major shareholder behind the scenes, had already been sitting quietly in the corner of the luxurious screening room with the two young ladies, eating popcorn and coffee, waiting for the movie to start.
There was not much opening remarks. After Feng Jiming and other senior executives of the theater chain arrived, the movie started playing directly.
All social activities are empty talk; only the quality of the movies is hard currency.
Only good quality can make the management of these theaters willing to give up the screening quota in order to win the votes from the audience's pockets.
"In 20**, Huaxia conducted preliminary research on the development of Mars..."
The story unfolds on the Blue Whale spacecraft, which is used by the Earth Alliance, led by China, to conduct research on Mars. Crew members of all skin colors are enjoying a leisurely space trip.
In order to be released in Europe and the United States and attract audiences of different skin colors to the cinema, the crew of the Blue Whale has several Chinese leading actors, as well as several important white and black supporting actors. Even Marvel's Iron Man and Black Widow made a friendly guest appearance as a character at the Earth Federation Space Center.
"An An, if I were left alone on Mars, would you come to find me?"
Seeing the male protagonist being forgotten on Mars, Wang Xiaoxiao felt a little uncomfortable and asked brother An next to her in a low voice.
"Of course, we must find it no matter what the cost."
Hearing Miss Wang's emotional question, Zhou Anan answered without hesitation.
At a time like this, there is absolutely no room for hesitation.
Moreover, jokes like "I want to see you alive" should not be told, so as not to ruin the atmosphere.
"Um."
After receiving the affirmative reply from Brother An, Wang Xiaoxiao blushed and said nothing more. She shifted her attention back to the survival plot of the male protagonist who was slightly worse than Brother An on the big screen.
Yu Xian'er on the side remained silent, but the popcorn in her hand was slowly deforming.
It would have been fine if we were just watching a movie, but I was unexpectedly fed dog food, it was simply...
“Huahuahua…”
The final credits of the film appeared, the lights came back on, and executives from all the major theater chains present stood up and applauded, many with strange expressions of confusion on their faces.
"Before we go to have afternoon tea, I have a piece of news to announce to you. Our company's film "The Martian" will be released simultaneously in major theaters around the world. Currently, "The Martian" has obtained 8% of the screening schedule of North American theater chains and 21% of the screening schedule of European theater chains..."
After the movie ended, Feng Jiming stood up and went on stage. He did not immediately invite the theater executives to the restaurant for afternoon tea, but instead announced a small piece of news.
Thanks to book friend Xuexiamu for the reward!!!
(End of this chapter)
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