Chapter 422: Competing for the number of screenings

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Golden Shuguang Entertainment Group.

"The Christmas stall is one of the most important schedules of the year."

Zhu Ke got up and looked at the executives present, and said loudly: "Before, we have experienced many important schedules, but... undoubtedly, we have never experienced a Christmas schedule."

Upon hearing this, Victor and others were immediately solemn.

Wald Pictures has released many excellent films in succession, but it is true that it has never released any film during the Christmas period.

It's not that I don't want to, but I can't!

The Christmas schedule has long been the six private places in Hollywood!

The works of other film and television companies are simply unable to participate in the competition for this schedule; even if they are barely released, they will only be reduced to the fate of cannon fodder, because there is no way to get the number of open theaters.

"Old Bill, what did the cinema side say?" Zhu Ke asked.

For a time, all the eyes of everyone present were on Bill McNick. Well, the movie "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was the last project that Bill was responsible for before his retirement.

Old Bill said solemnly: "The situation is not very optimistic."

Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately sank.

Kevin Fitch couldn't help but continue: "I'll do it."

"Since October, Mr. McNick and I have successively started a round with major North American theater operators such as Emperor Entertainment Theater, AMC Theater, and Ximanke Theater on the release of "Harry Potter". Another round of negotiations, but the result was not very good."

While speaking, Kevin Fitch took out a stack of materials from his briefcase.

This information records in detail the experience of "Harry Potter" in the last 2 months.

Since the beginning of October, Wald Pictures has invited many fans and fans to watch "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and other places.

More than 52% of the audience gave an A+ rating

More than 85% of the audience gave an A score.

Generally speaking, most of the audience after watching the movie are full of interest in the fantasy movie "Harry Potter".

but.......

The theaters don’t think so!

Emperor Entertainment Theater: "I don’t deny that "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" is a good movie, whether it is from the wonderful degree of special effects, or the magical story like a dream, or even the performance of the little actors. So good, but... Fantasy movies like "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" have not experienced market recognition, and we can't offer high-volume movies from the beginning."

AMC Cinemas: ""Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is an excellent fantasy adaptation and has many readers, but after all, it has only been released for a few years. It is not Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings." If It's a "Lord of the Rings" movie, so our AMC cinema will definitely give high-ranking movies."

Does it make sense for Emperor Entertainment Cinemas and AMC Cinemas?

fart!

These are all excuses!

The Ximanke theaters who have a good relationship with Wald Pictures and have worked well in the "Spiderman" movie before are more sincere.

""Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is undoubtedly a good movie!"

"As long as the eyes are not blind, it can be judged that it can get a good movie box office in the market."

"But Emperor Entertainment and AMC Cinemas, why can't they give high-ranking movies?"

"Everything is profitable!"

The first vice president of Ximanke Cinemas, personally said to Old Bill: "The reason why the Christmas schedule has become the top six private places is because the six top film production rates are second to none in the world. They have enough movies to guarantee For the hot screenings during the Christmas period, what about small and medium-sized film companies? Can they guarantee that films will be released on Christmas every year?"

"Do not!"

"They can't guarantee the quantity, let alone the quality!"

.......

After reading the information.

Zhuke took a deep breath and said, "In other words, as of December 15th, there are only 1,300 cinemas in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".

"1922 home!"

Old Bill added: "I have negotiated more than 300 cinemas from other small and medium-sized theaters, totaling 1922 cinemas."

To be honest, Zhu Ke is not satisfied with this number of paintings.

Not long ago, when "Spider-Man" was released, the number of openings on the day of the premiere was as high as 3,600 theaters.

Now it's the turn of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" to be released. The number of theaters showing is almost cut in half. Do you think Zhuke can be satisfied?

The word-of-mouth of a movie is very important. It can guarantee the lower limit of a movie, but it cannot determine the upper limit.

Blockbuster!

Famous overnight!

At the beginning of the game, a hot and rolling situation can be formed, so that the movie can achieve high box office to the greatest extent!

Well, "Titanic" doesn't count as a wall hanging.

The number of opening pictures in the premiere directly affects the final box office of a movie. Well, most likely it is correct!

"Old Bill, what is the schedule for Paramount's "Man Hundred Percent" and Disney's "Turn the King"?" Zhuke asked again.

"3400, 2150!"

Old Bill said solemnly: "Paramount's movie "Man Hundred Percent" is a good movie. I saw it and it has 3,400 paintings. It deserves its name, but Disney's "Change "The King of the Body", huh, to be honest, it's the same thing."

Undoubtedly, Paramount and Disney gained an advantage on December 15th.

This meeting lasted for a long time, with a full 6 hours before and after it ended.

In the end, the old Bill came up with a rather bold idea.

"In the American domestic market, we can't do much more than Paramount and Disney in terms of the number of paintings. We have to admit this. Then we might as well switch the market!"

"The North American release date of "Harry Potter" has not changed, and it will be released in the UK ahead of schedule, making the UK market the premiere location of "Harry Potter"!"

Released in advance?

Premiere in the UK ahead of time?

I have to say that this idea is bold enough!

If it succeeds, it is bound to have an impact on the North American market; but if the box office of "Harry Potter" premieres in the UK market is not good, then the box office of the local American market will also be adversely affected.

In the end, Zhuke agreed!

"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" premiered in the UK first!

Again, if the film's premiere in the UK fails, it will be difficult for Wald Pictures to further compete for the placement of the North American film market.

........

Paramount Pictures.

"I have to say ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Wald Pictures is developing fast enough!" Old friend Jordan exclaimed.

The number of open theaters that Wald Pictures acquired during the Christmas period is much lower than that of Paramount Pictures, but being able to have the courage to join the Christmas period competition in itself shows the current strength of Wald Pictures. Amazing enough.

Take a look at other Hollywood studios~

One family is considered a family, do they dare to join the Christmas competition?

Haha, even DreamWorks has flinched this Christmas time!

Paramount President Shirley Lansing said in a deep voice: "Jordan, we just got news that "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" premiered in the UK ahead of time. Pay close attention to it. Once it succeeds in the UK, then For us, it is definitely not good news."

"Yes, boss."

The battle for the Christmas schedule is like a battlefield where you die and die!

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