Maybe it's because the Chinese food is so delicious, or maybe it's because of Shanghai's feng shui culture, but William Poulos's figure is fatter, and his double chin can no longer hold up his fat face.
Now things are developing in a bad direction, and a trend has formed across the country to resist foreign investment and protect national films. Not only Shanghai Film's Yonghua Company, but also Time Warner China and Time Warner's headquarters in the United States are feeling this pressure.
This is because foreign media such as the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the New York Times have all reported at large lengths on the movement to protect national films launched in China across the ocean.
Affected by this, Time Warner's stock fell slightly. Affected by this, the stocks of 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Disney Pictures, Columbia Pictures and other companies were affected to varying degrees.
The butterfly in the east flaps its wings, and its counterparts on the other side of the ocean feel the cold.
Of course, the company mentioned in the proposal that invests in Chinese theater chains must be Time Warner. "China Women's Newspaper, what does the theater chain thing have to do with women?" Prosper frowned, "I looked at the back of this newspaper...
…There are people.”
Soon, although their public relations company in China did not find the financial backer behind He Xi, they identified Pengbo Media and said, "Call Gu Zheng from Yonghua. This happened on Chinese soil, and there must be someone involved."
They'll handle it." William Poulos kicked the ball to Yonghua Company.
…
Shanghai Yonghua Cinema Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Shanghai Film Group. When Yonghua first cooperated with Warner, its purpose was to learn foreign cinema management concepts and introduce the most advanced cinema projection equipment and technology.
Ren Ruping, chairman of Shanghai Film Group, looked at the overwhelming reports in the media and looked at Gu Zheng of Yonghua Cinema in front of him, "How could it be like this?"
"A reporter from China Women's Newspaper published an initiative, and then it spread across the country." Gu Zheng said cautiously, "Now Warner is under a lot of pressure, and we are also under pressure. I want Wenhui Newspaper to make one first.
Exclusive interview, explain..."
"What are you doing for an exclusive interview? Are you going to hit the gun?" Ren Ruping glanced at Gu Zheng with dissatisfaction, "When the crowd was excited, didn't you show that you are the wolf who brought in foreign capital to control the theaters?"
"However, we just want to learn from their advanced experience and technological advantages. We don't want to sell out Chinese films." Gu Zheng was very aggrieved, indeed very aggrieved, "According to Warner, this matter is related to Pengbo Media, yes, that's the one
Peng Bo...Now that the cinema has been renovated, it is just waiting for trial operation and full opening. There can be no mistakes at this juncture..."
"Go find Peng Bo," Ren Ruping said immediately, "We are all in Shanghai, and everyone is looking down. At this time, you want to say something soft. I know that he was the former Greater China President of Time Warner, Time
Warner suddenly announced his dismissal, and the two families are at odds."
They are all well-known companies in Shanghai. Ren Ruping knows Peng Bo's history very clearly. He also understands that Peng Bo's target is not Shanghai Film's Yonghua Cinemas, but Time Warner, or William Prosper.
, but now it does affect them.
"Chairman, I called," Gu Zheng was a little embarrassed, "But they either said they were not in Shanghai, or they said they haven't come back yet. I think Peng Bo doesn't want to see me."
Ren Ruping breathed a sigh of relief. He understood that now Time Warner and Yonghua Cinemas were on the verge of breaking out. They had to make a move. The cinema in Ganghui Plaza had been renovated and was waiting for its opening. The way it was now, even if it could open,
, if the director boycotts the actor's boycott, then the theater's box office will definitely not be good, and the movie theater will fail.
Ren Ruping glanced at Gu Zheng, and he understood that it was not that Gu Zheng was incompetent, but that their identities were too unequal. As the largest private media company in China, Pengbo Media is currently in the spotlight.
Moreover, no one can admit that they are the initiator behind this incident.
He and Peng Bo did not have a personal relationship. First, there was a big age difference between the two of them, and second, there was not much overlap in business. The two just nodded their heads during group discussions at the two sessions. However, according to what he knew privately, this company
The company is actively acquiring land and preparing to build its own company building.
Ren Ruping hesitated for a moment, "To untie the bell, we need someone to tie it, and we have to let Time Warner untie the knot. We can't just step in."
While Ren Ruping was discussing with Gu Zheng, the door of He Bixian at Time Warner's Greater China headquarters was pushed open.
"President, it's not good..."
The door was pushed open by the secretary from the outside. He looked shocked and seemed to be in disbelief, "The phone..."
"What's wrong? You're so panicked..." He Bixian blamed him.
"The phone calls from our company are all calling us to criticize Time Warner for intervening in Chinese theaters. Now normal business calls can't come in, and our calls can't be made either..."
Well, is there such a thing?
William Poulos and He Bixian immediately walked out of the office, their brows immediately furrowed. The phones in various offices rang non-stop, and the ringtones kept coming. Standing next to them were Time Warner Greater China employees who looked bewildered.
I have been to many companies and this is the first time I have encountered this.
The faces of Prologis and He Bixian both darkened. He Bixian even answered one of the calls, "Time Warner? Stop invading China's theaters immediately. Otherwise, hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers won't agree."
The sound was so loud that it made He Bixian's ears tremble. When he wanted to say something, the phone was hung up.
"Call the police, call the police." He Bixian's hands were shaking a little. When he pressed the numbers to make a call, he was frustrated to find that the phone in his hand could not be called again.
The phone call, like a wasp, almost overturned the entire Time Warner Greater China headquarters. William Poulos hid in the room as if he was running away, "Call the police, have someone call the police immediately... God, what kind of operation is this..."
They were distraught, but the cooperation between Zhuo Wei and Feng Yu was close, and the media further hyped it. Now, whether in newspapers or on the Internet, the topic has changed from specific requirements to suppress foreign capital from controlling theaters to boycotting the first theater in Shanghai.
Haiyonghua Cinema.
"Mr. Zhuo, did you ask the navy to stop the phone first?" Someone called Zhuo Wei and bombarded Time Warner with phone calls. It was Zhuo Wei's idea.
"Let's stop for a while and call again in an hour." Zhuo Wei agreed, but the calls will not stop today or in the next few days. They have even locked the phone number of the new movie theater and can book tickets by phone.
If so, I can't even make a call.
"Didn't the great man teach us that when the enemy advances, we retreat, when the enemy is stationed, we harass, when the enemy is tired, we attack, when the enemy retreats, we pursue..." Zhuo Wei smiled and said, "Let them calm down for a while..."