From Chen Mubai and Lu Fang's perspective, this principle makes sense. It is normal for works to radiate from other works. This situation often occurs in film and television series.
Just because the previous work was well-received or had many fans, people are looking forward to the sequel, and the sequel will also inherit that audience.
"Let's Get Married" and "Buried Alive" are two dramas, but they are both produced by Mubai Entertainment and are inextricably related to Chen Mubai, so this level of radiation is still there.
Neither Chen Mubai nor Lu Fang expected that Jiaxing would attack them from the film arrangement and attack Chen Mubai at the root. This method was too high-level and required the cooperation of several giants. Most people would not think of this.
After all, movies are released and theaters can make money, all for profit, and Chen Mubai and them have no grudges in the past and today, so why target him?
He never thought of relying on Dow Group, but others didn’t think so!
After Jiaxing's scaremongering, the other giants are still a little worried about the rapid development of Mubai Entertainment. They do not want another entertainment company to appear that can affect their status.
One Extraordinary Entertainment is already very annoying, I don’t want Mubai Entertainment to become the second Extraordinary Entertainment!
Although Mubai Entertainment is not enough for them to pay attention to now, it is a convenient thing to prevent problems before they happen, and it can also give Jiaxing a favor, and everyone enjoys it.
We have already negotiated the Hua Cinema line this morning, and we can go for a run again in the afternoon.
"Brother Lu, let's split up. It's too slow to continue like this." Chen Mubai said.
Time is running out, so we have to invite the theater managers to dinner. Although not every one of them has to do this, the managers of the larger theaters basically follow the same process. It can be regarded as a way to make friends and lay the foundation for future cooperation.
The largest one, Huaying, has been negotiated, and the remaining ones are easier to negotiate.
After all, the main purpose of theater chains is to make money, so as long as it allows them to make money, they will naturally not refuse.
Moreover, Mubai Entertainment has already negotiated for the largest Chinese film company, which has a somewhat bonus effect during negotiations, helping them to obtain a higher film schedule.
"Okay." Lu Fang had completely recovered at this time.
"Are you okay?" Chen Mubai looked at him and said, "If not, go back and have a rest, and find Brother Feng and the others..."
"It's okay, I'm fine." Lu Fang waved his hand, indicating that he was fine.
"If it doesn't work, stop drinking, don't force yourself, just give more red envelopes in private." Chen Mubai said.
Except for Huaying, the other theater chains are owned by media companies and are considered private enterprises. It is only normal to give them some benefits and gain some benefits for themselves.
As long as the money is in place, the attitude is correct, and words are easy to say, everyone is just trying to make money.
The higher the box office of a movie, the more money the theater will make, so this can be regarded as a win-win situation for the theater and the film company.
As long as the film schedule of "Buried Alive" is not low, given the quality of this movie, Chen Mubai still believes that it can win a lot of box office.
"Don't worry about me, I'm fine."
Chen Mubai frowned and said, "I remember Brother Lu, your drinking capacity is not that bad..."
Lu Fang looked embarrassed and said a little embarrassedly: "I drank a lot last night, and I haven't completely recovered from it today. Plus, I drank too much just now, so I felt uncomfortable and vomited."
"Drink?" Chen Mubai was surprised.
Lu Fang is not a person who likes to drink, and he will not drink so much for no reason. He must drink because he has something to do.
"Celebrating the success of "Let's Get Married"?" Chen Mubai asked doubtfully.
"Yeah." Lu Fang nodded and admitted without blushing.
It was indeed because of the celebration that Shang Ran was asked to drink, not for anything else.
Chen Mubai looked at Lu Fang's serious expression and said quietly: "Are you drinking with Shang Ran?"
The previous two dramas were successful. Lu Fang and the others also drank at the celebration banquet, but not too much.
I drank alone last night and drank too much. There must be something ghostly about me.
Then thinking about the reason why he might drink, Chen Mubai made a guess.
Lu Fang's expression froze. You can guess this...
…
"Hello, your company and I..."
Chen Mubai came to a theater chain again, and he wanted to continue talking about the release of "Buried Alive".
The theater chain we visited this time was another theater chain owned by one of the top seven companies, Star Cinema.
"this way please……"
A pretty woman wearing a black suit, a hip-hugging skirt, long legs in black stockings, and high heels brought Chen Mubai to the reception room.
"Thank you."
After arriving, Chen Mubai thanked the woman.
"You're welcome." The woman smiled.
After Chen Mubai entered, he saw the person in charge of Star Cinema, Zhu Wei.
"Hello, Mr. Zhu!"
Chen Mubai strode forward and greeted the other party politely.
"Hello!" Zhu Wei responded with the same smile: "I have heard of your name for a long time, but I have never had the chance to meet you. It is better to meet you than to be famous. You are such a talented person!"
"Come, sit down!"
"Mr. Zhu is so complimentary." Chen Mubai sat down and said with a smile.
At this time, the woman who had just brought Chen Mubai in brought freshly brewed tea.
"Mr. Zhu, I'm here to ask for something. You should know that our company has made a movie and we want to release it soon..."
The two chatted for a while, and then Chen Mubai got down to business.
"I know." Zhu Wei said, "But it's been a peak period for movie releases recently. Many movies want to be released recently. I don't have the final say on this matter. Each movie has its own special evaluation. It's not what I want to do.
Just like that."
After Zhu Wei listened to Chen Mubai's words, he said something.
What I mean is that I can't give you much help. The film's scheduling is determined by the evaluation of theater professionals, and he can't interfere.
If the movie is good, you can schedule more movies. If it's not, you have to admit defeat.
Chen Mubai said all his good things, but the other party still couldn't get enough of him. Even if he practiced Tai Chi, there was nothing he could do.
Even if you want to give the other party a gift, the other party is not willing to accept it.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhu, for your hospitality. I'll go back and wait for the news first," Chen Mubai said.
"Okay, we will tell you as soon as we have the news." Zhu Wei said goodbye to Chen Mubai with a smile.
After Chen Mubai left, the woman who led him in said in surprise: "Mr. Zhu, a movie has already been released. By the 26th, there should be no attendance. Why don't you give some to "Buried Alive"?
, this movie is still very popular on the Internet..."
"This is not my idea, it's because someone above is dissatisfied with him." Zhu Wei shook his head.
Although he wants to make money, he is still a part-time worker after all. His boss has spoken to him, what can he do?
Even if the attendance rate of "Buried Alive" is worse, it will definitely have a higher box office than a movie that has been released for a month. As long as it is more even, it will definitely make some money.
Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do.
"I see."
The woman understood and stopped talking. She was Zhu Wei's secretary and was responsible for many things externally, so she was qualified to know about this matter.
...
Chen Mubai's meeting was basically a failure. Zhu Wei was far less talkative than Fang Mocheng, and he was not given the opportunity to have dinner together, and even the gifts were confiscated.
They can only follow the normal steps. Chen Mubai wants to release it on the 26th. Star Cinema now knows the release time of "Buried Alive" and will make a detailed evaluation of the movie to schedule the film.
If "Buried Alive" is handed over to a professional distribution company for promotion, theaters will arrange more films because of the influence of the promotion company itself.
But Chen Mubai did not choose to let the publishing company announce it, but chose to do it himself.
Because in his opinion, there are a lot of films announced by the distribution company. If they happen to be released in the same period, the resources will be tilted towards a good production lineup, and they will still not be popular...
"How are you doing there?"
Chen Mubai sent a message to Lu Fang to see if he was going well.
The reason why he didn't call was because he was afraid that Lu Fang and the other party were socializing at this time, which would disturb him.
As a result, Lu Fang quickly called back.
"It didn't go well, the other party didn't want to accept the gift." Lu Fang said.
"Um?"
Chen Mubai's brows furrowed together, and he felt that something was a little strange.
If a theater chain does this, it may simply not be a good movie, or it may have promised other film studios to give them more films, but there is no extra film for them, so they choose to refuse.
But if both families have this attitude, there will be a problem.
"It's the same here." Chen Mubai sighed.
When Lu Fang heard the news, he was obviously surprised: "What's going on?"
Both of them were a little confused. If they didn't agree to give preferential treatment, why didn't they accept the gifts?
These people are not conscientious people, they will not accept bribes, and they will not do things just because they accept gifts.
Even if the cooperation is not successful this time, there will be another time, so generally giving gifts is an attitude that represents good friendship, and business cannot be done without righteousness.
Therefore, it is normal to accept gifts, but it is a problem if you do not accept gifts.
There will always be a chance for everyone to cooperate next time. If you don't accept the gift, there is only one possibility, that is, you are not willing to make good friends with you, or you think that there may not be cooperation next time.
Mubai Entertainment This is the first movie, so why did the theater chain exclude the opportunity for cooperation next time?
Unless they think that Mubai Entertainment’s movie is a must-win, and Mubai Entertainment may not make another movie...
But regardless of whether the movie is a hit or not, the gift will still be accepted. The theater doesn't care whether you continue to make movies next time, and they don't care whether you pay compensation. Anyway, as long as you get the benefits.
Putting aside the problems of the theater chain itself, if the person in charge does not dare to collect money, then it is because the upper management has spoken, so they do not dare to collect money?
Thinking of this, Chen Mubai had a bad premonition in his heart. If this was really the case, wouldn't it be the end?
This means that the Seventh Army has taken action against him, dealing with such a small person like him?
But he couldn't think of a reason for them to take action!
Even if he had a grudge against Jiaxing, Jiaxing wouldn't have the energy to make the other seven major companies target him, would he?
Moreover, even if one party agrees to take action, can it still convince the other two parties?
Chen Mubai just thought of this possibility, but he couldn't believe it. If this was true, the implications would be huge, and the matter would not be solved so easily.
"Brother Lu, hurry up and go to the next theater. Let's talk again!" Chen Mubai said solemnly.
"Do you know the reason?"
Lu Fang heard Chen Mubai's heavy voice, and his tone became more solemn.
"I have a guess, but it still needs to be verified." Chen Mubai said solemnly: "Hurry up and visit a few more stores and contact us later!"
"Okay, I'll go now."
After hanging up the phone, the two of them hurried to the next theater.