Wang Zhonglei did not agree with revenge, and he was more inclined to make money with kindness. However, Huayi had to react a little while to the advanced preview of "Old Cannon" this time, so he could understand his elder brother's behavior.

After the meeting, Wang Zhonglei called Zhang Hehuan.

Zhang Hehuan was in the capital. In fact, he was also considering talking to Huayi, so he proposed to find a place to meet, and Wang Zhonglei agreed immediately.

Zhang Hehuan invited Wang Zhonglei to have a meal at a vegetarian restaurant called Su Xin Yashe.

After Wang Zhonglei arrived, he saw that Zhang Hehuan had arrived. A beautiful tea artist was making tea and said with a smile: "You can find such an elegant place."

Zhang Hehuan stood up to greet him. After the two sat down, Wang Zhonglei took the teacup and sipped the spring tea. His lips and teeth were fragrant, and sighed: "Young people nowadays understand life more and more."

Zhang Hehuan said: "That is, stay alive."

Both of them laughed. Actually, Wang Zhonglei knew the topic of their conversation today before coming here.

Zhang Hehuan said the story from beginning to end, and Wang Zhonglei nodded. The box office of Christmas has risen in recent years. Who wouldn’t be watching this schedule? Chang Zhao acted a little reluctant that day.

Although Zhang Hehuan accounts for 40% of the total investment, Huanshi and Maoyan combined more than him, so he has no right to make a decision on this matter. If there is one, there is no need to discuss it with Chang Zhao.

Wang Zhonglei said: "Huanzi, this incident made our company very embarrassed, so..." He deliberately paused for a moment when he said this.

Zhang Hehuan nodded and said, "I understand, I understand, even if your theaters don't have a schedule of "Telephone", I won't have any complaints."

Wang Zhonglei said: "Of course it is impossible to not have a match, but the support I prepared before is impossible. After all, Huayi is not my own..."

Zhang Hehuan nodded and said, "The Phone is a small-cost movie, and I didn't plan to make much money."

Wang Zhonglei said: "We will cooperate with you if you have the opportunity in the future. The most taboo thing in business is to go back on your word. Although Huanshi has some financial resources, they have only entered the film and television industry. This kind of gameplay that does not follow the rules may be able to gain some benefits in the short term, but it will definitely not last long." Each circle has rules for each circle. Some of these rules cannot be written clearly, but agreements become customs.

Zhang Hehuan said: "No matter what, I was unable to do this."

Wang Zhonglei smiled and said, "How can there be so many things that will be smooth."

Zhang Hehuan said: "I hope this incident will not affect your and my relationship."

“Absolutely not.”

The behavior of "Old Cannon" incorrectly playing cards caused Huayi's disgust. Wang Zhongjun, as the head of Huayi, obviously could not swallow this. He ordered Huayi's theater chain to give "Telephone" special care. Although Huayi did not do anything that was not allowed to do, it was basically the garbage dumping sessions like morning and evening, and they were all limited to small halls.

Although the New Star Domain is not the initiator of large-scale advance previews, it has become the first victim.

The first day of "The Telephone" was greatly reduced, and the adverse effects caused by the early movie "Old Cannon" began to affect "The Telephone". Even Wanda reduced the schedule of "The Telephone". The reason is very simple, because the early movie of "Old Cannon" also had an impact on their produced movie "Police Story 2013".

The film industry has rules in the film industry, and if you violate the rules, you must be punished. As one of the producers of "Old Cannon", Xinxingyuan cannot completely cut off their relationship.

The situation was originally very good, and the first day of the film schedule was expected to be more than 28%. Now, due to the influence of the video behavior, the "Telephone" screen schedule has dropped sharply. This is a joint boycott in the industry and has not been publicly promoted, but industry insiders understand it.

Less than half a month before the release, the screening has dropped below 15%, and the screening rate has dropped by almost half. Mu Xichun was anxious and two big bubbles burst out of his mouth. If this trend continues, the screening will be officially released on November 1st, and even 10% of the screening will not be guaranteed.

This was a tacit boycott in the industry, and Xinxingyuan Film held an internal meeting on this matter.

Mu Xichun first explained the situation of film scheduling. The current film scheduling situation is not optimistic, and Huanshi's behavior of breaking the rules has been boycotted by the industry.

Guo Kaixuan said angrily: "I have already understood the situation. This boycott should be initiated by Huayi. Wanda responded. Should they boycott "Old Cannon" why should they boycott "The Phone"?"

Zhang Hehuan glared at him, and they also produced "Old Cannon" and their investment was far more than "Telephone".

Luo Peihong said: "The situation in the south is slightly better, but the screening has also been reduced."

Mu Xichun said: "Every circle has unspoken rules, and some taboos cannot be touched. I really don't understand why Huanshi does this. Although Huanshi has been involved in the film and television industry for a while, Chang Zhao is an old man in this circle, and he doesn't understand it."

Guo Kaixuan said: "Is it just for us?"

Luo Peihong said: "The Phone is boycotted, and the Old Cannon will also encounter boycotts."

Mu Xichun said: "Who knows what will happen in two months? The first thing that is damaged is "The Phone". Half of the filming has been lost in just a few days."

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Guo Kaixuan said: "There is no need to worry about the quality of the movie. When "My Savage Girl" was released last year, the film was not high at the beginning, but later it won the market with the excellent quality of the movie. I feel that "Phone" can still copy the success of the Savage Girl."

Mu Xichun said: "It's different. Although the last time "My Savage Girlfriend" was relatively low in the beginning, the theaters immediately added filming after the reputation became famous. Now this time, it has encountered boycotts. This means that no matter how the quality of the movie is, people will not cooperate with us."

Guo Kaixuan said: "Is it still too late to convince Huanshi to give up the idea of ​​mass preview?"

"You go and convince?" Zhang Hehuan said angrily.

Guo Kaixuan said: "I am not familiar with Chang Zhao, why don't I ask my elder brother to try it."

Mu Xichun said: "It should be too late. This time the matter is not simple. The advance movie of "Old Cannon" is just a fuse, which has ignited the hatred of the film circle towards our new star field in advance."

The venue was silent, and the trees were shining in the forest and wind would destroy them. This is the most real situation.

Zhang Hehuan couldn't help but think that even without the early movie of "Old Cannon", Xinxingyuan would sooner or later encounter a crisis.

Luo Peihong said: "At present, we can only continue to move forward. Fortunately, the production cost of "Telephone" is not high, and there will be no great pressure to recover costs or even make profits."

Guo Kaixuan said: "The feedback from watching this movie is very good. Under normal circumstances, it is a foregone conclusion that it will exceed 100 million yuan. Now it's better, it's a big loss after this."

Zhang Hehuan said: "How much does a normal movie ticket cost?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and Mu Xichun said: "It depends on which theater, or even which hall will be used. Generally speaking, the ticket price of 19.9 is the cheapest."

Zhang Hehuan said: "The film industry has jointly boycotted our new film."

Guo Kaixuan said: "Killing chickens to show monkeys is the cause of trouble, but we have to take the blame for the New Star Domain."

Zhang Hehuan said: "What is the box office record for this Halloween period?"

Luo Peihong said: "There is no Halloween period, so there is no box office record. If you have to find a record, the 11-year "Thirty-Three Days of Love Break" exceeded 100 million in four days of release, and the first week of the box office reached 189 million, and the box office champion that week. The total box office was 350 million yuan."

Mu Xichun said: "There are many new films in November, including Hollywood blockbusters "The Mavericks" and "The Shocking Demons", and domestic film "Extreme Witness". These three films are all big investments and big productions."

Guo Kaixuan said: "Or why we might as well withdraw the equipment. The loss of withdrawal is not big now. Why should we block the gun for "Old Cannon"? Prompt the "Telephone" to show."

Mu Xichun actually had this idea, so she nodded and said, "Delaying the schedule is a good countermeasure."

Luo Peihong said: "I also think the wisest way is to delay the schedule."

Everyone looked at Zhang Hehuan, and finally had to wait for him to make a decision. Zhang Hehuan said: "The extension is indeed a solution, but our extension means bowing to them, and the extension means admitting defeat. Two months later, "Old Cannon" is released. They believe that this joint boycott will play a role and may be done in the same way. At that time, our losses will not be hundreds of millions."

Mu Xichun said: "But the current schedule is very unfavorable to us. If we persist, the box office will likely end up in a bleak situation."

Guo Kaixuan said: "I would rather die in battle than give in? Mr. Zhang, we are doing business, not really fighting, so there is no need to fight for the will."

Mu Xichun's cell phone vibrated. He took out his cell phone and frowned and said with a frown: "The Extreme Witness" robbed a lot of our screenings, and the hall was basically occupied by them and two Hollywood blockbusters."

"Prespond!" Guo Kaixuan said.

Zhang Hehuan shook his head and said, "Movies don't have to be included in theaters."

Everyone was stunned. What does he mean? Where can I go if the movies don’t enter theaters? Could it be broadcast directly online?

Guo Kaixuan asked tentatively: "Do you mean online broadcast?"

Zhang Hehuan nodded and said, "Since the theaters jointly boycott us, let's just broadcast online."

Guo Kaixuan said: "All give up theaters? Only online broadcasting? Why! No matter how small the mosquitoes are, they are still meat, and there is no contradiction between theater screening and online broadcasting."

Mu Xichun said: "Mr. Zhang, do you mean to give up theaters altogether?"

"Yes, I just want to give up theaters completely. Do I play monopoly? I think theaters are the only ecological chain of movies? I just want them to know that movies can survive without relying on theaters."
Chapter completed!