Lin Wanqing turned to the executive who had expressed his concerns, her tone firm and unwavering, and said, "Risk and opportunity go hand in hand; this is an ironclad rule of the business world. If we're not even willing to take this much risk, how can we expect Xinghui Cinema to be reborn?! We might as well just wait to die!"
"this......."
"What President Lin said makes sense."
"Giving it a shot isn't out of the question!"
"Anyway, according to the conventional business model, it's only a matter of time before Xinghui Cinema goes bankrupt again. We might as well take a gamble and maybe we can create a future!"
After Lin Wanqing told Li Yi what he had misled her about, many people began to agree with her suggestion.
Lin Wanqing continued, "Risks and opportunities coexist, but we don't need to act recklessly. This leads to the second decision I'm about to discuss."
"What decision?"
Everyone looked at Lin Wanqing.
Lin Wanqing said, "We can select a series of classic films, including the entire Harry Potter series, the classic Star Wars trilogy, and some older domestic films with a strong audience base in China, such as Farewell My Concubine and A Chinese Odyssey. We will schedule these films in the screenings originally reserved for Tianmen Long Sword, and at the same time, we will conduct large-scale promotion on social media, focusing on the theme of 'revisiting the classics.' I believe the box office will definitely be good."
shock!
All the senior executives and middle managers in the room were stunned.
What did President Lin say?
She's actually planning to re-release an old movie that's already been shown?!
Immediately, there was opposition from higher-ups.
"Mr. Lin, it's not like no other cinema has tried this before. Some cinemas have shown old movies, but the results weren't good, and the box office didn't even reach ten million!"
"That's right. Not to mention that it's difficult for old movies to break 10 million at the box office when they are re-released, many newly released movies are flops, some even failing to reach 1 million."
"Yeah, if Xinghui does that, isn't he courting death?!"
Facing the shocked gazes of the crowd once again, Lin Wanqing said, "I know you may think that re-releasing old movies is a risky move, but how will we know if it will work if we don't try? Just because others can't do it doesn't mean we can't."
"First, these classic films have a huge fan base. Whether it's Harry Potter or Star Wars, their fans are all over the world. For many people, these films are not just entertainment, but also a kind of sentiment. Second, as times have changed, many of the viewers from back then have grown into middle-aged and young adults with spending power. Many of them did not go to the cinema to see them, but now many people are willing to pay for this sentiment."
"As for classic Chinese films, such as 'Farewell My Concubine' and 'A Chinese Odyssey,' they hold an irreplaceable place in the hearts of moviegoers, and each re-release sparks a new round of discussion and excitement. We not only want to re-release them, but also plan them well, such as holding themed screening events and inviting film critics, celebrities, and fans to participate. Through online and offline collaboration, we can transform this sentiment into real box office revenue."
Lin Wanqing paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone present, and said, "Starry Cinema has reached a point where change is imperative. If we continue to follow the old ways, all that awaits us is a slow death. This time, we will seek survival through transformation."
A brief silence fell over the meeting room as everyone processed Lin Wanqing's words.
Gradually, some people began to nod in agreement.
“President Lin, your idea is truly unique!” A middle-level manager broke the silence first. “If we follow your plan, we can not only attract old movie fans back, but also attract the attention of more young audiences through topic marketing on social media.”
“Yes, Mr. Lin, I think this plan is worth a try. Even if it doesn’t succeed, we’ll still gain a good reputation and won’t lose anything!” another executive chimed in.
Seeing the gradual change in everyone's attitude, Lin Wanqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
“Very good. Since everyone agrees, let’s proceed with this plan.” Lin Wanqing stood up, her tone carrying an unquestionable resolve.
However, one of the executives suddenly stood up and said, "President Lin, I object!"
This executive is Qi Hui, the executive manager of Star Shine Cinemas, who has worked at Star Shine Cinemas for over ten years.
He usually has a lot of say in deciding the screening schedule for each movie, and his words immediately made the atmosphere in the room tense again.
Qi Hui said bluntly, "President Lin, to be honest, what you're doing is pure recklessness. How long have you been in theater management? Making sweeping reforms to show off your abilities? Do you know we've already started pre-sales for 'Tianmen Long Saber,' and the sales are excellent! Pre-sales have already reached ten million. If we withdraw 'Tianmen Long Saber' now, what will happen to the pre-sale audience? What will happen to our reputation? If you dare to do this, Xinghui is doomed! You must retract your decision!"
shock!
All the senior executives and middle managers in the room looked at Qi Hui. They hadn't expected Manager Qi to speak to General Manager Lin so rudely.
Lin Wanqing said, "The decision has already been made, how could it be taken back?!"
Are you kidding me? Lin Wanqing hates the director of "Tianmen Long Blade" to the core; she has a deep grudge against him. Is she trying to deliberately sabotage him and make him retract his decision? Absolutely not!
Seeing Lin Wanqing's resolute attitude, Qi Hui said, "President Lin, if you insist on this, then I have no choice but to resign!"
Qi Hui actually threatened to resign to blackmail Lin Wanqing.
Lin Wanqing frowned immediately; she hadn't expected things to develop this way.
She lacked management experience and was somewhat at a loss. She wanted to hear Li Yi's opinion, so she said, "Let's take a ten-minute break, everyone have some water and rest for a while, and then we'll resume the meeting in ten minutes."
After speaking, Lin Wanqing stood up and walked out of the conference room.
In the conference room, everyone looked at Qi Hui.
"Manager Qi, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to argue with General Manager Lin like that?"
Qi Hui: "There's nothing wrong with it. I've always been a straightforward person. If she feels it's inappropriate, she can just fire me."
Qi Hui was very assertive; he believed he held absolute power and that Lin Wanqing wouldn't dare to touch him.
In fact, the reason he was so eager to protect "Tianmen Long Blade" was because he had received a considerable amount of kickbacks from the "Tianmen Long Blade" production team.
Therefore, during the pre-sale period, he scheduled all screenings of "Tianmen Long Blade" in prime time, which is why the pre-sale box office of "Tianmen Long Blade" was very good.
But others are unaware of this situation.
Some executives even praised him, saying, "You're really something. We're just angry but dare not speak out!"
Lin Wanqing went to her office, closed the door, and immediately called Li Yi.
After the call connected, Li Yi asked, "Wanqing, how did it go? Is it all sorted out?"
Lin Wanqing said, "The situation is a bit beyond our expectations. The executive manager is threatening to resign and is forcing me to withdraw my decision not to screen 'Tianmen Long Saber.' What should we do?"
Li Yi chuckled and said, "Is that so? He actually threatened to resign?"
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