Chapter 959 Give him some trouble
The next morning.
Chen Qi moved out of a Blockbuster store and found a cafe on the side of the road.
"Wayne used the trick of garbage recycling to open a branch and entered Los Angeles in a short time. He became famous in the 1970s and was very familiar with Hollywood. This time he came for us!"
Bob Shay seemed very anxious, picked up the cup and took a sip, and then realized it was hot later, and his facial features were a little distorted.
"Have you contacted all parties?" Chen Qi asked.
"Yes! There should have been more than a dozen new films in March, and we only got six very average movies, and there are seven movies in the theaters, but they have some potential in the videotape market. As a result, we didn't get any of them, so they gave them priority to Blockbuster."
"That's all, not only us, but no one else has obtained it. Is this involved monopoly?" Chen Qi was surprised.
"Whether monopolies or not monopolies is a lawsuit. In the current videotape industry, who has the energy and money to sue?" Bob Shay shook his head and sighed.
Jiang Zhiqiang said: "Baseda's base camp is in Texas and there are not many stores in Los Angeles, but compared with the two stores that are close to each other, our customer flow has declined and they have increased.
Hong Kong films have a good market, but Americans like to watch American films after all. In the long run, if the quantity and quality of our exclusive films cannot keep up with each other, we may lose our share in California."
After analyzing, the two stared at Chen Qi with bright eyes, wanting to hear what he could do.
Chen Qi drank coffee, slid around the edges, and drank a noodle tea temperament, saying: "It's obvious that Wayne contacted Hollywood companies and got priority for some movies, and wanted to compete with us for content. It doesn't matter. When our B-level movies are launched this year, the customer flow will come back."
"But we only have 15 B-level movies, how can we have worked in the entire Hollywood source?"
"Wynn is best at opening branches and expanding operations. As long as he is given time, he will open branches all over the United States, and we will be unable to resist at that time."
"That's a contest on another level!"
Chen Qi spread his hands and said, "If you want to be the first echelon, you must find capital to raise funds and invest, and then we can also be like Wayne. However, this capital is not something you can find casually. You and I are both weak and will be swallowed up if you are not careful."
Bob Sheika.
He frowned, and the essence that had always been concealed by his performance was revealed in his mind: put aside the elements of capital, there is another very critical point. Chen Qi is a Chinese! He is not even a Chinese in the United States, he is a serious Chinese.
Bob Shay sighed: "Then you can't do nothing now. Let's communicate with several major companies?"
"Okay, you can arrange your time!"
Bob Shei is so active, Chen Qi cannot let others down. He knows that communication is useless at this time, but he still agrees. When he leaves first, Jiang Zhiqiang asked: "Boss! Many people cannot share hardships. Should you stare at him? After all, he has the focus shares, and it will be ruined if you are not in the same mind as you."
“…”
Seeing that Chen Qi didn't speak, Jiang Zhiqiang knew that he had acquiesced, and asked again: "Is there really no solution to this matter?"
"Base Davis is not that evil. The so-called priority can be solved by finding an opportunity. What is really difficult for us is subsequent financing and expansion. Don't worry, I will deal with the matter in Colombia first."
Chen Qi took a sip of coffee. He didn't mean to hide it, but the time traveler's ward could not be said.
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Since Bob Shay joined, he has done his best to do things. Since the company has never encountered any difficulties, there has been no chance to test his loyalty.
Chen Qi doesn't think too well or too badly, he just does what he should do. For example, now, even though he knows that there is no result, he is still willing to talk with Bob Shay.
I went to Paramount first, and then to Universal, and the third one was Warner.
"Bob! Let's first say that if Warner doesn't achieve anything, there is no need to continue, it's just a waste of time."
"Okay, this is the last one."
Bob Shay sighed, pessimistic, thinking that there was no way to fight back, so he could only watch Blockbuster grow little by little and swallow up the market share. The two arrived at Warner, and coincidentally met the producer who licked Barbra Streisand again, Jon Peters!
"Chen! Meet again!"
"It's a coincidence that your Batman has not yet been fully developed in the early stages?"
“This is an extremely challenging project, but it is progressing very well.”
He said hello and passed by, Chen Qi explained: "He is playing Batman, and the director has decided on Tim Burton, and it is said that he wants Michael Keaton to play Batman and Jason Nicholson to play Joker."
"He plays a clown? He has a crazy temperament."
The two knocked on the door of Warner President Semer's office. When Semer looked at them, his eyes showed a hint of hidden jokes. This Chinese man was doing well in Hollywood, doing quite high-profile behavior, and finally hit a wall.
But Wayne did this, and Warner pretended to be innocent behind his back.
Semel's attitude was the same, saying: "Of course we are good partners, but in terms of personal relationships, I am friends with Mr. Wayne. In terms of chain size, Blockbuster is better than the focus, and I have no reason not to agree."
"Besides, I didn't let go of popular movies, you can still release them. I just gave him a few movies of average quality, which are my help to my friends."
"You guys are monopoly!"
Bob Shea was furious when he saw the other party being arguing.
"Sir! Pay attention to your words, I can sue you for slander!"
Semer's face sank and his tone became serious.
Bob Shei wanted to ask for help, but Chen Qi grabbed him and said, "Okay, since the negotiation is inappropriate, we won't bother you. I wish you all the best! Let's go!"
He patted Bob and went out first.
Bob Shea sighed and followed him out.
Semer shrugged: "The Chinese are indeed the best face. If he pleads with mercy, I might really consider it... I wish me all the best, and of course we will go well!"
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Hollywood in March was surrounded by three major events.
The Oscars held in the late month;
Sony invasion;
There is also a circulating in the industry that several major companies join forces with Blockbuster to give the Chinese a little bit of pain and suppress the limelight. This is true, several companies continue to give Blockbuster some potential movies to be released first.
Wayne was also very happy to continue his expansion career.
But it seems that many people have forgotten one thing: the labor and capital parties that have started negotiations since last year have not been reached. The producers' alliance thought the screenwriters' union would continue to talk, but they gave up.
The two screenwriters' union chairmen in the East and West issued a statement:
Chapter completed!