Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

Regarding the acquisition of MGM, Lin Daoqiu's meeting with Kirk Kerkorian was just the beginning. He was not in a hurry to reach an agreement with the other party immediately.

On the other hand, the trend of "Godzilla" in North America can be described as overwhelming.

It accumulated 300 million U.S. dollars in its first week, easily breaking the North American box office record for its first week. The attendance rate has remained high, and the number of people queuing up has only increased.

Ashley originally thought that the popularity of "Godzilla" would only last for a week and then gradually decline.

But judging from the current situation, the popularity of "Godzilla" far exceeded his expectations.

As for those theaters that cooperate with Warner, due to the impact of "Godzilla", the attendance rate has been less than 30% for the entire week.

If things continue like this, they will continue to lose money, and most importantly, even if they lose money, it has nothing to do with Warner, because the other party will not compensate them.

I don't know which unscrupulous guy broke the news that Lin Daoqiu was looking for Ashley. The theater owners who cooperated with Warner immediately led their people to Warner's headquarters.

"Mr. Ashley, I think you must give us a reasonable explanation for why you rejected Mr. Lin's request for a joint screening?"

In Warner's conference room, the atmosphere was very solemn at this time. The other party looked at Ashley angrily, hoping that he could give a reasonable answer.

Of course, the purpose of cooperating with Warner is to make money. If Warner cannot help them make money, then they can completely switch to cooperating with other film companies. After all, Warner is not the only one in Hollywood.

"I admit that I made some mistakes in my judgment on "Godzilla". All I can say here is that I'm sorry."

Now that the facts were before his eyes, no matter how much Ashley tried to quibble, it was useless, so he simply admitted his fault first.

But he only said that his judgment was wrong and did not tell the real truth because he hated Lin Daoqiu and did not want to cooperate with him.

"Now the attendance rate of our theaters has not exceeded 30% for a week. We are losing money. Mr. Ashley, aren't you going to do something?"

Ashley is not unaware of this situation, but there is nothing he can do about it.

After all, their new film is no match for "Godzilla". It is not even qualified to compete with the other film. It was completely crushed.

"We have cooperated with Warner for so long, and we have made profits and losses. "Godzilla" is just an exception. Believe me, if we stick to it for another week, the popularity of this movie will definitely decrease."

Ashley still feels that "Godzilla" is almost done, and its popularity will subside within a week at most.

But it is a pity that Ashley's answer was not satisfactory at all. The bosses of the theater chains had their eyes widened when they heard what he said.

"Mr. Ashley, if this is your attitude, then we can only say we are sorry."

Ashley didn't understand what the other party meant.

"We plan to go to Mr. Lin and screen his "Godzilla"..."

As soon as the other party said this, Ashley's eyes stared straight this time.

He never expected that these guys would abandon Warner's new movie for money. The movie had only been released for a week.

"Are you crazy? How can you do this? I will never allow this to happen."

Ashley was anxious, he would never allow this to happen.

But for those theater chain owners, making money is the most important thing.

Now they see that Warner's new dramas are unable to bring them any profits, and are still losing money, and even allow them to continue to lose money. This is something they absolutely cannot bear.

"Mr. Ashley, please make it clear that we are in a cooperative relationship with Warner, not a vassal of Warner. Either you go talk to Mr. Lin now, or we go on our own."

The owners of these theater chains control the theaters, and they usually treat Ashley with respect because he can make money for them.

If the other party cannot make them make money, but instead makes them lose money, then this cooperative relationship may not be sustainable.

Ashley was almost going crazy. Usually these guys were always respectful in front of him, but now they suddenly changed their faces.

He silently told himself in his heart that he must not be angry, as it would not be of any benefit to him and Warner if the talks collapsed.

If he really falls out with these theater chains, the directors will definitely not agree, and then he, the president of Warner, may not be able to continue his job.

"Otherwise, we will wait and see for a week. If after a week..."

Ashley originally thought that if the popularity of "Godzilla" subsided after a week's delay, there would be no need to collaborate with Lin Daoqiu.

But before he finished speaking, the other party had already raised his hand to stop Ashley from continuing.

"Since Mr. Ashley thinks this way, then I can only say that I am sorry and we will talk to Mr. Lin ourselves."

After the other party finished speaking, he stood up directly and acted as if he was about to leave.

At this time, Ashley has been forced to a dead end. If he doesn't do something at this time, something big will really happen.

"Everyone... everyone, I'm going to see Lin Daoqiu and talk to him."

In the end, Ashley couldn't resist the pressure from these theater owners and nodded and agreed to go talk to the other party.

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Lin Daoqiu was not surprised by Ashley's appointment, because not only those theaters that cooperated with Warner were affected, but this time "Godzilla" affected the entire theater chain in North America.

It's just that Ashley came to him and was rejected by him, so the theater chain bosses took the opportunity to attack.

"I didn't expect us to meet so soon."

In a coffee shop in LA, Lin Daoqiu met Ashley who was waiting for him.

There was no trace of happiness on the other person's face. Instead, he had a stern look on his face. You could tell at a glance that the other person was in a bad mood.

"Mr. Lin, I don't know what method you used to reveal the news that you were looking for me, but I have to say that this trick of yours is indeed very clever."

Ashley felt that it was Lin Daoqiu who revealed the news, so the theater chain bosses knew about it.

If he hadn't done this, he wouldn't have had to face Lin Daoqiu in such a humiliating way and be humiliated by him.

"Mr. Ashley, I'm sorry, this matter has nothing to do with me, and I don't need to do it."

This matter has nothing to do with Lin Daoqiu. He was wrongly accused by Ashley.

Hearing Lin Daoqiu's answer, Ashley smiled coldly, and it was clear at a glance that he didn't believe what the other party said at all.