1979 Golden Age

The US video tape industry has not used much time from the appearance to prosperity.

In the late 1980s, this market reached $ 5 billion, more than the total box office of the cinema line. Renting video tapes and watching the film quickly became a common lifestyle of Americans.

When Chen Qi arrived, he saw a lot of customers in the store, and the three clerks were busy.

He did not disturb, and turned around.

Roughly divided into two areas. The specific types of American films and foreign films are not distinguished, and they are mixed together. And Hong Kong came out, with its own row of shelf.

The trilogy of Tai Chi, "Fatal Express", etc. are all on it.

But there is no overseas copyright, all of which are sold, and Fox was placed in the store in the 20th century.

"Mr. Xie Yi!"

After finally finishing, a clerk came over to say hello. Bob Shey introduced: "This is Mr. Chen! Chen, his name is Harris, responsible for the affairs of this shop, very capable."

"The first meeting!"

"Hello!"

Chen Qi shook hands and naturally knew some situations.

He has invested $ 2 million before and after, and Bobs Xiey invested 1 million. The money first built a video tape production plant, built a warehouse in California, and opened 5 self -operated stores. The shop, decoration, and labor of each store calculate the average cost of more than 100,000.

The competition is very fierce, and there are more films than who has.

One of the advantages of focusing is that it is produced and sold, but the number has not been mentioned. "Little Sweetheart" has not yet been released. Only "Starry" and "Ghost House Stunning" are tried to test the water.

"There is a thousand movies in the store. Those who watch the small number or wear the band are discounted and sold. The price of a box of video leases is $ 2 a day, and 10 US dollars will be deducted one day for a day."

"So expensive?"

"No way. If you do not return the time limit, it will affect other customers, and you can only raise the late fund."

Chen Qi nodded.

When the domestic pirated VCD blossomed in the last life, he rented a disc deposit of 10 yuan and the rent was 1 yuan.

Since the return is timely, he has not been deducted from late funds, but sometimes ignorant teenagers sometimes see some masterpieces, such as "I am a mad", "Girls who do not deduct the buttons" and "Jade Consultites" and the like, he will leave the film. Essence

Later, the pirated VCD became cheaper and reached 10 yuan for four discs. He had time to go to the disc, and he didn't rent it anymore, which opened the door of countless new worlds.

Harris continued to explain: "Hong Kong’ s kung fu films are very popular, and there are a small number of fans in ghost films. The Trilogy of Tai Chi will be rented five or six times a week, which is very stable. ""

"You'd better subdivide it, and then divide the specific types of action, love, comedy, horror and other specific types under the region."

"OK!"

Harris immediately agreed, obviously knowing who was the big boss.

And there, Ling Mei curiously picked up a box of "Stunning", looked at the cover and content profile, and quickly let go. After watching "Ghost House Stunning", I found "Forbidden Room 2" and "American Women's Prison" ...

Alas!

She looked at Chen Qi in shock.

Chen Qi said busy: "Those parts are not what we do, we don't engage in yellow."

"hehe!"

Ling Mei didn't believe it, especially this "Forbidden Room Training 2", it looks like the style.

Chen Qi carefully inspected and talked with Bob Xiey. The development direction was very clear. The next step was: increase the library and increase the new store.

To put it plainly, just smash money.

Both are poor, and they want to become a chain giant covering the United States, which must have capital financing.

For example, in history, Bai Shida, the largest videotal charm of the United States, began to expand rapidly after getting financing. The average period of the peak period opened a new store, with a total of more than 9,000 and 60,000 employees.

Calculating 70%of the United States, customers only need to drive for 10 minutes to find a Bai Shida.

"Our competitiveness in California is not strong. I want to pay attention to those big guys to further enhance our strength and reputation."

"The store has been steadily rolled out and strives to reach 10 in this year. Are you famous? I come to find a way." Chen Qi said.

There are many ways to promote the "focus", such as filming movies, using stores as an important scene.

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The Golden Globe Award is a movie and television award in the United States. The organizer is the Hollywood Foreign Journalist Association.

For a period of time, it was still influential, but in the later generations, the Golden Globe Award was even more abandoned. When it comes to the Golden Globe, many people think of the Golden Globe Award in the football industry.

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo take turns to sit in the village!

24th, evening.

The Hilton Hotel of Bifeli Villa has a star -studded red carpet in front of the door, and the big -name gathering is in sharp contrast to Santaus. Hundreds of media gathered here, Chinese clothes and flashing, cheers and screams, the yin and yang weird during the interview, the sisters and brothers in front of the camera ... Hollywood's sound dog horse showed a corner.

Chen Qi wore the very proper suit that was ironed and embarked on the red carpet with Ling Mei.

Ling Mei was a little nervous, but the camera did not accommodate her, and they were all aimed at Xiao Chen. This is the most famous Chinese in Hollywood today.

The two passed quickly and entered the venue. The Golden Globe Award is the form of a dinner, commonly known as a seat, sitting around the large round table with drinks and drinks, and the stage distance is very close to Oscar.

"Here! Here!"

"Mr. Price, we meet again!"

Chen Qi walked to the round table of "50 First Dates" and greeted Columbia President Price. Tom Cruise and Michelle Pfeiffer had already stood up, and their expressions were very excited, whether they were really grateful or just being polite.

"Thank you for recommending me!"

"You have given me a masterpiece, thank you very much!"

"You're welcome, you are already big stars, I just accelerated the process a little."

Chen Qi shook hands with Michelle Pfeiffer. This was the second time they met, and she was still so beautiful. Then, he also introduced Ling Mei, saying, "This is a very important partner of mine!"

"Hello!"

Ling Mei acted indifferent, so the Americans naturally didn't know her identity.

Chen Qi sat down and looked around. He saw big names such as Woody Allen, Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman, and Whoopi Goldberg, the black woman in "Ghost" and "Sister Act".

She used to be a talk show host and had just entered the film industry.

The Golden Globe Awards is more like a big party for Hollywood stars, with a relaxed atmosphere and very detailed awards. Regardless of movies or TV series, there are two types of awards: drama and musical comedy.

Drama is more important.

"50 First Dates" was nominated for Best Picture and Best Actress in the musical comedy category, but Chen Qi was not optimistic about it. This movie is not good, it is too commercial, and nomination is the limit.