The same scene happened to the other cinema owners. They all had the same opinion about IMAX 3D technology.
And those who had a good relationship with Xiao Yunhai directly called Xiao Yunhai, such as Kree.
Ever since Xiao Yunhai became the richest man in the world, his contact with Kree had gradually decreased. In the past, Xiao Yunhai often asked him for help, but now he didn't need it anymore.
However, this did not affect the friendship between the two of them. They still spoke very casually.
Kree said, "Xiao, what are you doing? How long has it been since 3D technology came out? How did you come up with IMAX 3D technology so quickly? "
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "It can't be helped. Our R&D team is awesome."
Kree sighed and said, "It seems that you will make a lot of money this time. Tell me, how much does it cost to build an IMAX 3D cinema? I need to prepare in advance so that I won't be caught off guard. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "I may have to disappoint you. Our company hasn't decided on the specific price yet. We haven't even calculated its cost. However, compared to ordinary 3D cinemas, it is at least several times more expensive. You'd better be mentally prepared. "
"Several times more expensive than 3D cinemas?" Kree took a deep breath and then scolded, "Xiao, you are really a big profiteer. All the businessmen in the world are as kind as innocent little girls in front of you. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "I will take your words as a compliment. Kree, how are the ratings of your TV station recently? "
Kree snorted and said, "It's so-so. Last month, it only ranked eighth in Hua Xia."
Xiao Yunhai said, "This result is already very good. Why does it sound like your luck is not good? "
Kree said bitterly, "Then who should I give it to? Compared to your Yunqing TV Station, our MGM Grand is trash. No, it's worse than trash. "Prison Break", which you filmed, directly increased the overall viewership ratings of Yunqing TV Station to 12.84%, while the second place, Central TV Station 1, only had a pitiful 1.24%. It can't even catch up to one-tenth of yours. Our MGM Grand was even worse, we didn't even break through 1%. Do you know what the major TV stations are looking forward to the most? "
Xiao Yunhai asked in surprise, "What is it?"
Kree said, "I hope you never act in a TV drama again. It would be best if you could just scram back to the movie industry."
Xiao Yunhai laughed heartily and said, "This is another praise for me. I really like hearing such words."
The two of them joked around for a while before hanging up.
Unexpectedly, Wu Yifa called again in less than a minute.
He was a major shareholder of Yanhuang Cinema and was also very interested in the IMAX 3D technology.
For the entire afternoon, Xiao Yunhai received more than 30 calls. They were either from the cinema owners or celebrities that were hired by the cinema owners and had a good relationship with Xiao Yunhai. He was very annoyed. In the end, he just turned off his phone.
Zhao Wanqing was very clear about the IMAX 3D technology. Xiao Yunhai had already told her about it when he came back. When she saw the bosses calling to ask about it, she couldn't help but laugh and say, "Hubby, if they knew that building an IMAX 3D theater costs 15 million USD, what would their expressions be?"
Xiao Yunhai shrugged and said, "They would probably laugh and cry. This thing is indeed too expensive, but the effect is much better than normal 3D. "
Zhao Wanqing asked, "Then when are you going to film an IMAX 3D movie?"
Last time, in order to make 3D movies popular around the world, Xiao Yunhai filmed an unprecedented disaster movie, "2012", which made the movie fans fall in love with 3D screens. Now that the 3D craze had passed, the movie fans were no longer crazy about 3D movies. Xiao Yunhai made IMAX 3D again, so Zhao Wanqing felt that her husband would definitely film an IMAX 3D movie.
However, Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "Even if I'm going to film it, it won't be me. Our concert will take at least two months. We don't have time to make a movie. Moreover, once the cinema owners install IMAX 3D screens, the movie companies will go crazy for the first IMAX 3D movie. You have to know that this is an opportunity to leave a deep mark in the history of the movie industry. I know that if I make a movie, I won't be as fast as them. So, let's forget about it. "
Zhao Wanqing said, "Then are you so sure that the IMAX 3D technology will be a big seller? You have to know that a hundred cinemas will cost 1.50 billion USD. Normal cinema owners don't have the ability to do that. “
The competition in the movie industry is fierce. There are so many cinemas. Plus, the profit ratio between the cinema chain and the investors has decreased, so the cinema owners are having a hard time.
For example, Xiao Yunhai's new Hua Xia cinema chain, other than those popular blockbusters, the average theater occupancy rate is only 20%. This is not bad. Some cinemas like Hundred Blossoms are about to close down. There are reports that their average theater occupancy rate last month was less than 10%. It's like sparrows at the door. It's not even enough to cover their daily expenses.
It costs 15 million USD to build an IMAX 3D cinema. This was a huge sum of money for them.
Xiao Yunhai said, "I thought so too, but I don't think so anymore. The more competitive the movie industry is, the less I have to worry about sales. As long as one of the cinemas requests to be converted to IMAX 3D, do you think the other cinema owners will be able to sit still? With the 3D movie as an example, I don't believe that we can't break their psychological defenses. "
Zhao Wanqing rolled her eyes and said, "Hubby, you're so sly. Right, do you have any plans for next year? "
Xiao Yunhai thought for a while and said, "First of all, it's definitely an album. Our concert has so many new songs. If we don't make it into an album, it'll be a pity. Originally, I only planned to make one album, but with the songs I wrote in the middle, one album won't be small. Let's just make two. Then, I'll prepare to make a movie. It's the movie I wanted to make before, Celestial Bane. "
Xiao Yunhai wanted to make Celestial Bane. It wasn't a matter of a day or two. Previously, because the cost was too high, the special effects technology was not up to standard, and he didn't have that much money, he put it on hold.
Now, he had more money than he could spend in ten lifetimes. Fantasy and Magic Visual Effects were one of the best in the world. With the IMAX 3D technology, Xiao Yunhai planned to make Celestial Bane.
Zhao Wanqing had a strong interest in the script of Celestial Bane before, especially when BiYao was willing to die for Zhang Xiaofan's love. It moved her to tears.
Hearing that Xiao Yunhai wanted to make Celestial Bane, Zhao Wanqing immediately ordered, "Hubby, listen up. BiYao and Zhang Xiaofan's roles must be mine and yours. Do you understand?"
Although Zhao Wanqing was a world-class movie queen, if she were to act with other male actors, her emotional expression would definitely not be as strong as Xiao Yunhai.
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "I think so too. However, there are a lot of roles in Celestial Bane. In terms of choosing actors, it'll take a lot of brain cells. "
Zhao Wanqing said, "I think you'd better settle the casting problem during the concert. Otherwise, they might not be available."
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Not only that, the post-production has to start now. For example, the three-eyed spirit monkey Little Gray, Emerald Cloud Gate's guardian beast, the production of various magical weapons, and so on, they all need to be started in advance. Otherwise, I might not be able to meet my fans for two years. "
Zhao Wanqing smiled and said, "Hubby, have you noticed that the time you take to make a movie is getting longer and longer?"
Xiao Yunhai was stunned. When he thought about it, it was true.
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