At Tianhua Media Company
In the Music Director's office, Xiao Yunhai was chatting with Wang Lin and Yue Changting.
Wang Lin pointed at the newspaper and chuckled. "You're too awesome, kid. We just announced yesterday that you're going to participate in 'Night of Singers', and today, those in the Western music industry couldn't sit still and rushed here. Impressive. "
Xiao Yunhai took a sip of tea and said, "They're pressuring me. These people are here for revenge, and their goal is clear. They want to defeat me and let their singer take the throne of the Masked King. "
Wang Lin said, "It's good that you know that. Jiangsu Satellite TV announced that 'Night of Singers' will no longer be recorded and will be broadcasted live. You'll have to be careful. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled bitterly. "If I knew it would cause such a big commotion, I wouldn't have agreed."
Yue Changting glared at him and said, "What's the big deal? Are we afraid of these people? Cut the crap. There are only five days left until the competition. What song are you going to sing? "
Xiao Yunhai took out two pieces of paper and handed them to Yue Changting. "This is it. I'm here this time to ask you to introduce me to a Mongolian band. It's best if the lead singer can sing like the grasslands. "
Yue Changting acted as if he didn't hear Xiao Yunhai. His eyes were fixed on the lyrics. After a while, he let out a sigh of relief and said, "Good lyrics, good melody, good song, but it's very difficult. Also, isn't the tone you chose a little too high? Even a soprano might not be able to sing it easily. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled. "Don't worry, Teacher Yue. It won't be a problem."
Wang Lin felt an itch in his heart after hearing what the two of them said. He snatched the sheet of music from Yue Changting's hand and looked at it. He nodded and said, "I'll help you with the matter of the Mongolian band."
Xiao Yunhai smiled. "Then I'll have to trouble you two."
After leaving Tianhua Media, Xiao Yunhai went to Dream Special Effects Company. When he reached the door, he bumped into Wu Hao.
"Boss Wu, why are you in such a hurry?"
When Wu Hao saw Xiao Yunhai, a trace of joy flashed across his face as he said, "Boss, I'm just about to negotiate with the person in charge of the cinema."
"Negotiate?" Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "Is it about the transformation of 2D screens into 3D screens?"
Wu Hao nodded and said with a solemn expression, "That's right. Boss, we're in big trouble. These cinemas all feel that our price is too high. They said that unless we lower the price to less than 100,000 USD, they won't accept our 3D screen modification. "
Xiao Yunhai asked, "Which theaters are there?"
Wu Hao pursed his lips and said, "Other than the new Hua Xia cinema chain, none of the cinemas agreed."
Xiao Yunhai narrowed his eyes and asked, "Who are you negotiating with today?"
Wu Hao said, "Three foreign cinema chains, Rita Cinema, Suzuki Cinema, and Hua Mei United Cinema."
Xiao Yunhai thought for a moment and said, "I'll go with you."
Xiao Yunhai felt that there was a problem after hearing everyone's rejection of the 3D screen. He felt that it was not as simple as it seemed.
Those foreign cinemas in Hua Xia also represented almost all the cinemas in Asia, Europe, and the United States. If Hua Xia did not agree, then Asia, Europe, and the United States would definitely not agree. That was why Xiao Yunhai wanted to go with them for the first time.
3D special effects technology was the foundation of Dreamy. Once it became popular in the world, it would bring him innumerable wealth. Xiao Yunhai absolutely did not want and would not allow it to have any problems.
The two of them arrived at Rita Cinema and were led by a front desk staff to a small conference room on the second floor.
At this time, the General Manager of Rita Cinema, Chai Guanghui, the person in charge of Hua Mei United Cinema, and Suzuki Jiro were sitting and chatting. When they saw Xiao Yunhai also come, they were surprised and stood up to greet him.
Xiao Yunhai was one of the top 20 super-rich people in the world. The three of them did not dare to slight him.
"Mr. Xiao, why didn't you tell us earlier that you wanted to come to Rita Cinema? I could have prepared in advance to welcome you." George's Hua Xia language was very standard and did not have the usual slurred accent of foreigners.
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mr. George. It was a sudden idea, so I followed you here."
After everyone was seated, a secretary made a cup of tea for Xiao Yunhai and Wu Hao.
Xiao Yunhai looked at the three of them and chuckled. "I heard from Wu Hao that everyone thinks that the 350,000 USD price for my 2D to 3D technology is too expensive. Is that right?"
Chai Guanghui said in a deep voice, "Mr. Xiao, a cinema contains a screen and about 250 glasses. According to Dreamy Special Effects' price, it would cost at least 420,000 USD. That's too expensive. Let alone us, I'm afraid that all the cinemas in the world can't afford it. "
George nodded and said, "Other than the high price, the future of 3D movies is full of uncertainty. If '2012' doesn't achieve the success that you think it will, then won't we lose all our money? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "But once '2012' achieves success and achieves a box office of more than 15 billion USD, do you think that the 3D screen will only sell for 3.5 billion USD? I can tell you clearly that when that time comes, the price of a screen will be raised to 80 USD, and the 3D glasses will reach 600 USD. If you don't buy it now because you think it's too expensive, you might have to pay twice the price in the future. The three of you, this transaction is not easy to convert. "
Suzuki Jiro frowned and said, "Mr. Xiao, if you sell it at such a high price, I'm afraid that no cinema will agree."
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "You don't even know how much more powerful 3D movies are compared to 2D movies. That's why you're against such a price. You can imagine that the price of a ticket in a 3D theater will be at least double that of a 2D theater. In less than a month, you can earn back 420,000 USD. I don't think this price is too high. In fact, I think that the price we set is a bit low. "
Xiao Yunhai was right. Take a 3D theater that could seat 250 people as an example. If the original ticket price of 30 USD increased to 60 USD, and the occupancy rate reached 80%, then one show alone would earn 6,000 USD more than before. That would be 60,000 USD in a day. It was very easy to earn back 420,000 USD.
Because 3D movies were a new thing, no one could be sure of its future. Therefore, no one dared to place a high bet. However, once it became popular in the world, even if it was 4.2 million USD, there would be countless cinemas fighting over it, let alone 420,000 USD.
Suzuki Jiro said, "Mr. Xiao, do you think '2012' will succeed?"
Xiao Yunhai said confidently, "Of course. Because this is the world's first 3D movie, the price I'm asking for will be three times that of a normal movie. No matter which cinema chain is willing to convert 2D to 3D, I'll show this movie to them. It's only 420,000 USD, and I can get it in less than three days. The three of you, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It's impossible for me to lower the price. Not only will I not lower the price, but I'll also raise it as much as I can. When the time comes, don't blame me for being unreasonable. "
George said, "Mr. Xiao, let me put it this way. If you don't lower the price, I'm afraid that no cinema chain will be interested in 3D movies."
Xiao Yunhai asked curiously, "Mr. George, can you tell me what price you have in mind?"
George thought for a moment and said, "It's okay to tell you. Converting 2D to 3D is 80,000 USD, a pair of glasses is 50 USD, and the camera is from a few hundred thousand to a million USD. "
Xiao Yunhai was amused. He shook his head and said, "I'd rather put the 3D special effects technology on the shelf than agree to such a price. If I'm not wrong, you've already joined forces, haven't you? "
Chai Guanghui said, "Yes. Mr. Xiao, you don't have to look for other cinemas, because all the prices are the same. "
Xiao Yunhai asked, "There should be someone behind this. Can you tell me who that person is?"
George smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, I'm sorry, but we can't tell you."
Xiao Yunhai said coldly, "It doesn't matter. I'll find out sooner or later. When the time comes, I'll let the guy who stopped my 3D movies from becoming popular in the world know what regret is. "
George and the other two looked at each other and observed a moment of silence for Paramount Pictures.
Xiao Yunhai stood up and said with a smile, "Since the three of you don't intend to modify the 3D cinemas, I won't disturb you."
George laughed and said, "Mr. Xiao, it's rare for us to meet. Why don't I be the host and have a drink with you?"
Xiao Yunhai waved his hand and said, "No need. After '2012' is released, I'll wait for the three of you at Dream Special Effects to come and discuss the modification of the 3D cinemas. When the time comes, I'll treat everyone to a drink. "
After personally sending Xiao Yunhai and Xiao Yunhai downstairs, George looked at the car that was slowly driving away. He thought of the confidence that Xiao Yunhai exuded and suddenly felt that he had made a huge mistake.
Chai Guanghui frowned and said, "Why do I feel that things aren't as simple as we thought?"
Jiro Suzuki's expression was also very serious. He said, "Mr. Xiao is so fearless. He must have something to rely on. I'm worried that not only will our plan fail this time, but it's very likely that we'll suffer a huge loss. "
George sighed and said, "I have a feeling that maybe the three of us will go to Dream Special Effects to discuss this matter again, just like Mr. Xiao said before he left."
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