Chapter 100: Wanfa Gold Mine is here to book the venue

After discussing with Zhou Jianhui, Warner put the previous album "Lin Yicheng", the EP "Four Songs", and the song "Chi Ling" together, for a total of 15 songs.

A CD of "Lin Yicheng's Song Collection" was produced and released at the same time as "Man Jiang Hong".

Among them, 100 million are so-called collector's editions, which not only come with two postcards, but also have the chance to randomly draw Lin Yicheng's autograph.

These 100 million collection CDs are not sold to the public, but only provided to cinemas and bundled with "Man Jiang Hong".

As long as the audience purchases the movie ticket of "Man Jiang Hong", they can get a collection CD, while stocks last.

This move is extremely lethal to the audience, especially Lin Yicheng's fans.

The cost of a CD is very cheap, only a few dollars, and there are discounts for burning in large quantities. The one million copies would cost Lin Yicheng less than two million at most.

However, it was of great help in the competition between "Red River" and "Curse of the Golden Flower" for screening schedules in the first few days.

As long as the early screening schedule creates a crushing situation, there is no hope for "Curse of the Golden Flower" to make a comeback.

Even though "Curse of the Golden Flower" looks like it's on the verge of death, Lin Yicheng is extremely cautious and doesn't want any accidents to happen.

After all, the other party is Zhang Yimou, and after all, "Red River" is related to whether he can ascend to the throne as he wishes.

No matter how carefully Lin Yicheng prepares, it cannot be too much.

……

"How many cinemas do you have?" Fat Fan asked the question that everyone in the crew wanted to know.

They only found out today that Lin Yicheng had quietly bought some cinemas a long time ago.

"There are currently 62 with a total of 216 screens," said Lin Yicheng.

"Oh my God, how much money does this cost!" Huang Bo exclaimed.

"Not much, all borrowed from the bank. I'm in debt now." Lin Yicheng smiled and didn't say much.

They only knew that Lin Yicheng bought these cinemas, but they didn’t know that Lin Yicheng bought the land and properties together, otherwise they would be even more surprised.

Even so, Lin Yicheng now made a much more impressive impression in the eyes of several people.

What is a boss? This is it!

Listen to what Lin Yicheng said just now. Lin Yicheng can decide the life or death of a movie with just a single word.

Although the movie theater business is not doing well these days, it is still a strong one.

Too many film producers have to beg theaters to buy their copies.

To this end, they had to sign various unequal agreements, such as reducing the profit-sharing ratio, lengthening the time for profit-sharing, and allowing cinemas to remove movies from screenings at any time according to the situation and no longer purchase subsequent copies.

You don't agree? Then go look somewhere else.

The same goes for other companies.

If your movie is not good, why should I show it?
Wouldn't it be nice to show Hollywood movies? Even if there are no Hollywood movies, or movies directed by famous stars, I can still make more money showing horror movies than your movies!
The producers had no choice but to bow their heads.

If it can be released, there is still a chance to turn the bicycle into a motorcycle, recover the cost and even make a profit.

If the film is not released, all previous investments will be wasted.

Even if you don't go to theaters or big screens, and just release the disc directly, those audio-visual product companies and manufacturers are unwilling to buy your copyright and burn it for you.

Even if the copyright is sold at a very low price, the sales of CDs will not be very high. At most, it will be like some old and bad movies, and finally sold by the kilogram, or even cannot be sold at all.

Pirates are too lazy to steal your copy!

……

Since the overall environment is so bad, why are so many people still willing to make movies?

Among them, except for a few who really want to make movies, the rest fall into two categories.

One is the money of coal mill bosses.

Although in recent years, coal bosses have been labeled as "stupid, rich, come quickly".

But the coal boss is not so easy to fool. The film you make may not make money, but you have to praise me!
Since we are going to promote it, even if it doesn't end up on the big screen, then releasing it on a disc and showing it on the small screen isn't too much to ask.

You took my money, but in the end I can't see my honey on any screen. Haha, do you really think we coal bosses are vegetarians?

Which mine doesn't have accidents these days? One or two more accidents won't be a big deal!

The only thing left is, of course, washing the rice.

All kinds of dirty, smelly rice that cannot stand the light have been circulating in the film and television circles.

In the end, no matter whether it is on the big screen or the small screen, as long as it is on the screen, then the box office figures or sales can be written by them at will, right?
The Hong Kong community has been doing this for decades and has a wealth of experience. As Hong Kong people move north, they naturally bring this fine tradition with them and carry it forward.

Especially now, when cinema chains are not yet connected to the Internet, box office statistics are difficult and there is no way to check CD sales.

……

This roadshow in Beijing went exceptionally smoothly.

In addition to the usual thanks and answering questions.

Lin Yicheng would sing a section of "Chi Ling" every time, and Fan Xiaopang and Huang Bo would sing "Cherry Song".

In addition, Uncle Qian'er, the "Queen of Crosstalk", is responsible for supporting the main characters, and Zhang Guoli, who often guest hosts, livens up the atmosphere...

After visiting all the cinemas in Beijing, I received nothing but cheers, applause and support.

Don’t be afraid of not knowing the goods, just compare them!

Look at the attitude of Lin Yicheng's crew, they really value them, the audience.

Look at the content of "Man Jiang Hong", this is a movie that the audience loves to watch and can understand!

With the efforts and support of peers, "Man Jiang Hong" and the entire crew are so noble and radiate the light of righteousness!

……

Ye County, Shandong Province.

It was almost 8 o'clock in the evening when seven buses drove up to the largest cinema in the area.

As the bus stopped, led by Jiang Yaozong and his son, about 300 people began to get off the bus one after another.

The father and son who got off the car first led the way, followed by the mine employees, all wearing gold mining work clothes.

The dark blue work clothes look very much like a certain uniform at night.

Nearly a hundred people stood and walked there, and the momentum was overwhelming.

Anyway, those people who were setting up stalls and selling things in front of the cinema wanted to give up their things immediately and run away as soon as possible!
Fortunately, a group of women, the elderly and children got off the car soon, which stopped them from escaping.

When Jiang Yaozong and his son entered the cinema with a large group of people, everyone in the hall was stunned.

What's this for? Petitioning and causing trouble?
But are you in the wrong place? This is a movie theater!
At this time, a group of people were gathered near the ticket counter. They were arguing with the ticket seller because they learned that one of the theaters was no longer selling tickets for the next showing of "Man Jiang Hong".

Originally there were about 20 or 30 of them, and with their numerical advantage they had the upper hand in the argument.

After seeing Jiang Yaozong and his son's large group of people, they couldn't help swallowing.

It shouldn’t be that serious. We just want to buy a ticket. Why do you have to send so many people to deal with us in the cinema?

……

At this time, Jiang Jianjun walked up to the crowd, holding a loudspeaker that appeared from nowhere, with one hand on his waist, and shouted:
"Today is the day for our Wanfa Gold Group to build a team. We must show our cohesion, fighting power, our mental outlook and overall quality!"

"Next, follow my instructions. Group 1 and Group 2, go get some popcorn and Coke, one portion per person. For the children who are too young, give them calcium milk. Go get them from the logistics department."

"The security department will bring groups three and four, along with the administrative staff, to maintain order, especially keeping an eye on the elderly and children to prevent them from bumping into anything."

"Logistics, two people, move those two boxes of albums onto the truck now, don't forget about them when you leave."

"Okay, let's go our separate ways!" Jiang Jianjun waved his hand.

The employees of Wanfa Gold Mine are indeed of high quality. After hearing the instructions, they each performed their duties and completed their respective jobs quickly.

Jiang Jianjun was satisfied to see that his employees worked hard and did not lose face for him.

"Mr. Jiang, the time is almost up. Why don't you go in first?" The theater manager came over and asked cautiously.

He had to be careful. More than a year ago, he had witnessed the domineering side of Mr. Jiang.

Those music and video stores and bookstores can be smashed at will!

What’s more important is that nothing will happen after smashing it!

Facing such a powerful person, how could he be impolite?
Besides, with over 300 people gathered here, the pressure is just too great.

"Don't worry, we won't cause you any trouble. We'll be in right away."

Patting the theater manager on the shoulder, Jiang Jianjun said with a smile.

"Everyone, follow the instructions and follow this manager into the venue. The security department will be the last one to come!"

At a command from Jiang Jianjun, he led the men of Wanfa Gold Mine and, followed by the manager who led the way, headed towards the reserved screening room.

(End of this chapter)