Chapter 2350 A turning point for losses?
After the movie queen's sister talked to this extent, Xiao Qi naturally understood that she wanted to meet and discuss with Cameron by herself.
"Actually, I don't care about the performance of AMC in the United States. I prefer to run our Kiwi Cinema Line in China properly." Qiao Guoer said, "Husband, please take my place and go discuss with Cameron. Let's see.
Can you increase our box office share ratio a little, and then create an atmosphere in our 3D and IMAX theaters so that we don’t always lose money!"
When she said this, Qiao Guoer's mouth was raised, obviously she was still very concerned about the losses of the Kiwi Cinema Line.
In fact, I don't blame Qiao Guoer for this. If she wanted it to be done, the pace of building cinemas, especially opening 3D and IMAX cinemas, would not be that big at all. She would rather take things slowly.
But Xiao Qi knows how hot the film industry will be in the future, and where it will come slowly, it will definitely be fully rolled out.
But now China's film market is not as fast as it was after 2010. Therefore, many cinemas, especially 3D and IMAX cinemas with high ticket prices, have not had high attendance rates, and temporary losses are definitely there.
Of course, Xiao Qi also provided enough money to deal with losses, and put several billion yuan in Qiao Guoer's company account to slowly make up for the losses.
But losing money will make the actress sister unhappy.
∮∮,▽.∞▲tEspecially after buying AMC, it quickly entered a profit mode after simple renovations and updated equipment. This made Qiao Guoer even more depressed about the domestic Kiwi cinema chain.
Endless.
Nowadays, it is rare for a director like Cameron to shoot a 3D movie "Avatar" that is said to be shocking. Naturally, Qiao Guoer came up with the idea of "Avatar".
"Oh, how do you know that "Avatar" will definitely make money?" Xiao Qi asked Qiao Guo'er in surprise.
You know, Cameron has been appearing frequently in front of the media since the beginning of this year. He is vigorously promoting the high-quality 3D movie "Avatar" that he has been honing for ten years.
But many people have doubts. They feel that there are no 3D movies in Hollywood in recent years. The effect is just like this. How can it be said to be so beautiful that people will be addicted to it after watching it?
The most popular directors in recent years are Bombshell, Sam Raimi, Gore Verbinski... Wait, Cameron has not been in touch with the market for so many years, but he still has such a keen sense of touch and such a strong will.
Box office capability?
Don't doubt it, this is how they smeared and belittled Cameron, because Cameron's bad temper made the relationship between him and the media not good.
It's a rare opportunity to step on him now, so these media naturally flocked to him.
Under such circumstances, many Chinese movie fans feel that they are not very optimistic about "Avatar". How come the actress is so optimistic about it?
Qiao Guoer smiled brightly when she heard this, "Idiot husband, who is Cameron? He has always been a director of commercial films! Look at every movie he made before, they all have their own distinctive characteristics! Although now he has changed
It has become a 3D mode, but the connotation of the movie is still there, so I don’t believe he will fail this time.”
Xiao Qi smiled and said: "You are very confident."
"I have no confidence and no way. My position is destined to support Cameron." Qiao Guoer said with her beautiful eyes rolling: "I am the theater owner who has invested the most in 3D and IMAX screens in China, and everyone
A theater owner who is foolish when it comes to money. If Cameron's "Avatar" succeeds, I will immediately become the most profitable theater owner. The most visionary and far-sighted theater owner."
"One day they will regret their short-sightedness." Xiao Qi patted his wife's butt and said sternly.
Because she owns the imax company and becomes one of the owners of 3D technology, Qiao Guoer has been continuously promoting these two models of movie screens in China in the past two years.
However, the screens of these two technologies are too expensive, and the later upgrades and maintenance are not cheap. They are far from as cheap and worry-free as 2D screens. Therefore, among all the cinema lines in China, except for the dozen of Baoyu Group
In addition to 3D and IMAX screens, there are less than a hundred other 3D and IMAX screens in the cinema.
It seemed to be the same in my previous life.
As a result, during the global release of "Avatar", there were people queuing up in any movie theater with 3D, IMAX, or 3D plus IMAX screens from morning to night, and it even made news on major TV stations.
Although the attendance rate of those cinemas that only have 2D is good, it is far from exaggerated.
Not to mention the ticket prices and profits of several kinds of screen-screened movies, the difference is more than a little bit different.
That is to say, after "Avatar", China's 3D, IMAX, 3D plus IMAX screens continued to increase, and finally became the second largest theater group with the latest projection technology after the United States.
"I have never doubted this." Qiao Guoer also said seriously, "People who have never been to see a 3D plus IMAX screen don't know what a great enjoyment it is to watch a movie in this environment. Cameron
If "Avatar" can be as good as he claims, movies with 3D technology will become mainstream in the future!
Besides, isn't Taylor's Marvel company also using 3D technology to shoot comic hero stunt movies? Such big movies are also supported by stunts, so naturally they need better viewing effects. With "Avatar" and these
Special effects movies have taken the lead, so will they be far away from shooting 3D blockbusters on a large scale?"
"Honey, I think you are overachieving when you become the president of a film and television group." Xiao Qi held up her cheek, kissed her and said, "With your ability, you are more than enough to be my full-time secretary."
ah!"
"Screw you, I'm not a good CEO, why am I here to serve you?" Qiao Guoer kissed her man back, but she didn't show any weakness on her lips.
Most of the girls in Shuchuan have a bit of a little pepper attitude, and Qiao Guoer is no exception.
Although they couldn't touch her with the sword yet, it didn't stop Xiao Qi and Qiao Guoer from having a passionate kiss, which made both of them a little emotional, and they separated reluctantly.
…
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Xiao Qi met the famous James Cameron in a coffee shop of the Capital Hotel.
With him is a middle-aged man, his partner Vince Pace, who is also the cinematographer and technical director of "Avatar".
In fact, in the previous life, the 3D technology company of the two of them would be renamed Cameron Pace Group after "Avatar" became popular all over the world, but in this life it has already been named that way.
James Cameron is the chairman of the board of directors of Cameron Pace Group, and Vince Pace is CEO. The 3D and special effects teams under them are the backbone of Cameron Pace Group.
Before Xiao Jiawei and Xiao Qi came in, they had informed James Cameron that Xiao Qi, the husband of Qiao Guoer, chairman of the Kiwi Film and Television Group, would be attending the meeting today.
Cameron didn't think about why Xiao Qi was already Qiao Guoer's husband before he reached the required marriage age in China, nor did he think about the widespread rumors in the United States that Tang Mingxiang, the chairman of Mingxiang Venture Capital, was also Xiao Qi's wife.
Rumor has it that he only focuses on areas related to his business.
Even though Xiao Qi was the richest man in the world, Cameron just shook hands with Xiao Qi and greeted him when he came in.
On the other hand, Vince Pace was much more polite and even said a few more polite words.
Different from the unruly big beard that everyone remembers, James Cameron, who is now 55 years old, has a head of white hair, and the edges of his face have become very soft, just like an ordinary kind white-haired man.
Just like the old man with the white beard.
Of course Xiao Qi knew that this was just James Cameron's appearance. When he was on the set, he was still the tyrant on the set who controlled everything.
"Mr. Xiao, we should have met when the shares were transferred last time, but you were busy with work at that time, so we didn't bother you." Vince Pace started politely.
Xiao Qi felt a little sweaty. He was not busy with work at that time, but his two wives in the United States had given birth one after another, so he was naturally very busy.
"Haha, I'm sorry, Mr. Pace, but it's not too late now!" Xiao Qi said, "It's rare for you to come to China. Take a good rest these days, see the historical monuments of China, and then see
The size and specific configuration of our Kiwi Cinema line helps us think about what else can be improved!”
"good!"
James Cameron spoke, "I am very interested in the Kiwi Cinema Line. I heard that there is actually a theater chain in China that has more than 500 3D, IMAX, 3D plus IMAX screens. I
I’ve always wanted to come over and have a look. How’s it going? The profit situation is not good, right?”
"Well, before many excellent 3D movies came out, naturally not many people were willing to spend two or three times the price to watch the special effects screen." Xiao Qi said naturally, "But if you are afraid of these and don't
If we make the layout in advance, we will not be able to get ahead. 3D technology and IMAX technology will definitely be the mainstream of future movies, and my wife and I are convinced of this!"
"Haha, that's true, but it takes a super rich man like you, Mr. Xiao, to have the confidence to lose money for two or three years without panicking!" James Cameron laughed.
It was obvious that he admired Xiao Qi's way of doing things very much.
Chapter completed!