I Am a Nobleman in England - Chapter 436

Although the convenience of the Internet age allows people to open a laptop at home to see all kinds of movie resources, but I have to say that some movies are still more feel when sitting in a “dark” movie theater. After all, the stereo effect of the movie theater is super large. The screen is unmatched by computers.

　　 What’s more, single dogs can hook up with each other in the movie theater, and the love of couples in the movie theater quickly heats up. These all determine the standing position of the movie theater.

　　 Of course, old movie theaters that remain unchanged will still be eliminated by the times. Only by constantly innovating, unique theaters that keep up with the trend can they go on step by step.

As an international metropolis where retro and modern, culture and material touch each other, London’s film industry is very prosperous. There are many independent movie theaters that can attract the attention of young artists and ensure that they are in a large chain of commercial movie theaters. Won market share in the PK.

　　 What’s interesting is that when it comes to British movies, whether it’s Angela, or Emily Shaw, Eddie Boleyn, and Arthur who want to be a star, they all have heard of the Harry Potter series. . . Sadly, Harry Potter is still a Hollywood movie.

　　 Arthur suddenly realized that one of the biggest problems is whether there is such a thing as a “British movie”, even many British people are puzzled. Of course, common sense and reason tell Arthur that it certainly exists.

　　Well, British intellectuals and movie fans can provide a lot of evidence to distinguish or explain the various characteristics of British films. However, just like Rose and Rose, LCD TVs and Plasma TVs, most people are not interested and can’t tell the difference between British and American films.

　　 No way. From the beginning of World War I until today, Hollywood has been occupying more than 80% of the British film market, so that the British zf began to implement the import quota system for American films as early as the 1920s.

　　 After World War II, high tariffs were imposed on Hollywood films, but theaters and audiences would rather review old Hollywood films than support new British films. . . After the 1950s and 1960s, as the eight major Hollywood companies used England as a location and a talent pool, British films became an outsourcing workshop for the Hollywood production industry.

By the early 1990s, the British film industry was completely at the bottom of history. The annual output of pure British films was only 67, while Hollywood blockbusters, including British-American co-productions, accounted for almost 90% of the total. market share.

　　 To be honest, Arthur was stunned when he saw these materials. Six or seven movies a year? It has almost reached a miserable, pathetic point. The so-called British movies have died in name only.

　　 Therefore, I can only lie to myself. Since 2001, the UK has started to use the co-produced films invested by British independent LI films and major American film companies to classify and count domestic films. This classification objectively clarifies the identity of local British films, and allows British film independent LI that is out of the control of major Hollywood film companies to come out, which facilitates the government’s special support and subsidies for independent LI films, so that local British films can get a chance for respite and revival.

　　 However, they can’t hold back generations of British filmmakers, all of them are in Hollywood, and they all look forward to the throne of Oscars on the screen.

　　 Therefore, although the Oscars for performance awards are almost contracted by the British, they are more just adding points to American films, and when they come back to shoot purely British independent films, their compatriots usually do not buy it.

Over the past ten years, the annual output of pure British films has gradually increased from dozens of films to more than 100 today, while the US-British co-produced films have always remained at around 20, but the latter’s box office share has almost always been twice that of the former. the above.

　　The size of the British film market in the new century has leapt to the forefront of the world, but the independent films that have been marginalized have also shined during this period and achieved good results. Even under the strong squeeze of American films, British independent films have been marginalized from the beginning, with extremely low market share and box office revenue. With the improvement of industrial competitiveness, British independent films have gradually begun the process of demarginalization.

　　 Okay, it’s nice to say that this is the last stubbornness of the UK’s independent LI cinema market, the British film industry’s last stubbornness. The ugly point is that it’s not so self-deceiving, what else can be done?

　　 Leicester Square in London, England.

　　 is a building built next to the square in the early 1960s. It was originally designed for theatrical performances and then became a paradise for niche movie lovers. This is the headquarters of the Picturehouse Cinemas in London, Prince Cinema.

　　 For more than 50 years, this Prince Cinema has shown countless movies, and the film types are very rich. Not only do classic movies often appear here, but they also have a special liking for alternative movies with rotten styles and often leave a place for them. It can be said that a good movie that is rarely seen elsewhere is the main movie here, and it is simply a paradise for movie lovers.

Now that he has decided to enter the entertainment industry, Arthur, who is not short of money, will not be left behind. On the afternoon of listening to Angela’s plan, Arthur asked Angela to contact the person in charge of the Picturehouse theater line and told him, Ya The young billionaire wants to buy them, and will visit in person the next morning to negotiate the acquisition.

　　 “This is a cheque for 45 million pounds—”

In the conference room, Arthur in a tall suit with a confident and calm smile on his face, took the check from Angela, who was also smiling, and then just clamped the check on his finger, his eyes bright and sharp. Looking at the directors and executives of Picturehouse theaters across the conference table, they continued.

　　 “I like to go straight. If you agree to my acquisition, then this check will be yours. Your positions will still be retained and continue to help me manage and operate the ‘Cinema Cinema Line’!”

The complexion of Ms. CEO Bins and other executives of the theater line changed slightly~www.mtlnovel.com~ their eyes focused on the slightly shaking cash check, the atmosphere in the meeting room became abnormally quiet, and the messy breathing sound was clear Smellable.

“Ahem…Mr. Bolin, this is a bit…something is too anxious. We only received your tender offer yesterday, and today we are…” Ms. Bins, CEO of the theater, put a lot of money The scorching gaze of the check was retracted, a smile was squeezed out on his face, and the excitement was suppressed, and he wanted to fight for another profit. Seeing Arthur’s ambition to win, who didn’t want to sell more money?

With sharp eyes, Arthur smiled and shook his head slightly, put the check on the conference table, stretched out a finger to press, the corner of his mouth raised, and said indifferently: “I said, I like to go straight when doing things. The line’s valuation is around 40 to 42 million, and the price of 45 million pounds is very fair.

　　 The independent cinema market in the UK is booming. There are three boutique cinema chain brands-your Picturehoon.

To be honest, I chose you because I was also a member of the cinema chain, and I have some personal feelings in it. Therefore, if you agree, then we will sign the contract now and complete the transaction. If you refuse, then I will Go to the other two.

　　How to choose, I will give you 15 minutes to discuss. . . “

　　 As he said, Arthur raised his wrist and looked at the time on the watch, then a bright smile appeared on his face, and his teeth were very shiny.