Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

In terms of the number of theaters, after years of development, New Oriental has stabilized at 24, while Golden Harvest has 20, Dibao Cinema also has 20, and the remaining Successful Cinemas has 12.

In terms of theater quality, New Oriental still ranks first, and it is a well-deserved first.

It can be said that Lin Daoqiu has invested more in theaters over the years than the other three theaters combined.

The theater equipment needs to be updated almost every year, not to mention that Xintiandi can even be said to be the most advanced theater with the best facilities in Asia.

The price of this theater alone, if a 20% premium is included, has already reached over 60 million.

Pan Disheng bought the original Shaw Brothers Cinemas from Golden Harvest and also carried out some updates, so the quality is slightly better than Golden Harvest.

As for Golden Harvest, although the theater chain's infrastructure is a little worse than that of New Oriental and Dabao, it can still stabilize and succeed at one end of the theater chain.

The four theaters add up to a total of 76, and the maximum single-day box office is 9.5 million.

If movie ticket prices continue to rise next year, the single-day box office limit for new theater lines will reach a terrifying 10 million.

However, just thinking about it makes me realize that this kind of thing is impossible. After all, except for blockbusters like "Godzilla", basically no movie can win a full premiere in a new theater.

"Mr. Shao, what name do you plan to give the new theater chain?"

Lin Daoqiu wanted to know what Run Run Shaw planned to name the new theater chain.

Hearing what Lin Daoqiu said, Run Run Shao smiled slightly.

"I think the name Xiangjiang Cinema is quite good, so I plan to continue using it."

Hearing what Run Run Shaw said, Lin Daoqiu was stunned for half a second, then he didn't say anything and just nodded.

Others were a little surprised when they heard that Run Run Shaw was going to name the new cinema chain Xiangjiang Cinemas.

As for what his intention was in doing this, no one present could figure it out.

It's just a name. It's not a big deal. The most important thing is that Run Run Shaw did not join forces with Lin Daoqiu. This is the most important thing for Zou Wenhuai and the others.

"I hope that everyone will work together in the future to push Xiangjiang Film into a new future, and I will do my best to provide you with more help."

Run Run Shaw has returned to his domineering sixth uncle. After all, he is now almost determined to control more than 70% of the theaters in Hong Kong.

"Uncle Six, what I want to know is how the future schedule will be arranged? This is what I am most concerned about right now."

The issue of schedule is not only what Pan Disheng is worried about, it is also what everyone here is most concerned about.

Fortunately, they can't own theater chains and film production companies at the same time, so they don't have to worry that Run Run Shaw will bias the schedule to his own movies.

Among the three film companies present, New Oriental is undoubtedly the strongest, followed by DIBAO and finally Golden Harvest.

If divided according to strength, New Oriental will undoubtedly get more slots, followed by Dibao and Jiahe the least.

"Mr. Pan, if you have any good ideas, why don't you speak up and listen. It's rare for everyone to get together, so we should discuss this matter carefully."

Run Run Shaw wanted to know what Pan Di Sheng was thinking.

"Since Uncle Six asked about it, I'll tell you straight away. There are only three powerful film companies in Hong Kong now. I think it's more fair to just divide the schedule into three equal parts."

After Pan Disheng finished speaking, Run Run Shaw just smiled. He knew very well that Pan Disheng was now in the kind of situation where standing and talking would not hurt his back.

Because whether it is distributed equally or divided according to strength, Dibao will be in the middle position, neither more nor less.

The reason why he asked for an equal distribution of schedules was mostly because he was on Jiahe's side.

If it is divided according to strength, New Oriental will undoubtedly get more time slots. As his ally, Jiahe will definitely get the least, which is what Pan Disheng does not want to see.

"What do you think, Mr. Lin?"

Run Run Shaw did not say whether it was good or not, but turned to ask Lin Daoqiu.

"I think the schedule is determined by the box office. If the movies are released at the same time, the number of shows will be increased or reduced based on the box office of the first three days. What does Uncle Liu think?"

Lin Daoqiu's proposal was obviously based on his absolute confidence in himself.

However, judging from New Oriental's film production standards and box office revenue, Lin Daoqiu does have the capital to be proud of.

"What do you two think?"

Run Run Shaw turned around and asked Zou Wenhuai and Pan Disheng for their opinions.

It can be said that Lin Daoqiu's proposal is absolutely fair and relies entirely on strength.

But if Run Run Shaw wants to do some tricks at that time, it is not impossible. He can put the other two movies in leading theaters and then distribute Lin Daoqiu's movies to other theaters that are not very good.

However, Run Run Shaw obviously would not do this, because it would only anger Lin Daoqiu, and even Run Run Shaw could not predict what consequences it would have.

"Mr. Lin really has enough confidence in himself."

Pan Disheng sneered.

"Mr. Pan, I really have few opponents in the film industry. If Mr. Pan is capable, you can give it a try when the time comes."

Hearing what Lin Daoqiu said, Pan Disheng's face suddenly dropped.

Last year, Di Bao Cinema had a chance to defeat Heung Kong Cinema in the Spring Festival, but it was a pity that Eric Tsang had a tragic ending during the Spring Festival, which led to Di Bao finally regretting it and losing an excellent opportunity to defeat Lin Daoqiu.

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Looking back now, Pan Disheng still feels very unwilling.

"Okay, since Mr. Lin has said so, I support Mr. Lin's proposal and let the box office speak for itself."

Pan Disheng couldn't think of a better way. If he still insists on evenly allocating time slots at this time, once word gets out, people will think that he is afraid of Lin Daoqiu, which Pan Disheng cannot bear.

Zou Wenhuai shook his head secretly in his heart. Pan Disheng's choice undoubtedly suited Lin Daoqiu's intentions.

But at this point, he has no better choice. Judging from the box office strength, it may be the only best way now, but it is very detrimental to Jiahe.

"Is there anything Wen Huai wants to say?"

"No, since Mr. Lin and Mr. Pan have said so, I think the matter can be settled like this."

Zou Wenhuai shook his head. The first thing he had to consider now was not the schedule, but how to strengthen Jiahe's strength.