I Am a Nobleman in England

Although the convenience of the Internet age allows people to open a laptop at home to see various movie resources, it has to be said that some movies still feel better sitting in a "dark" movie theater. After all, the stereo effect and super large The screen is unmatched by a computer.

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

Of course, the same old movie theaters will still be eliminated by the times. Only unique theaters that keep innovating and keep up with the trend can go forward step by step.

As an international metropolis where retro and modernity, culture and material collide, the film industry in London is quite prosperous. There are many independent specialty cinemas, which can not only attract the attention of young literary and artistic youths, but also ensure that they can compete with large chain commercial cinemas. Win the market share in the PK.

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

Arthur suddenly realized that one of the biggest problems is whether there is such a thing as "British movies". Even many British people expressed doubts. Of course, common sense and reason told Arthur that of course it existed.

Well, British intellectuals and movie fans can provide a lot of evidence to identify or explain the various characteristics of British movies. However, just like roses and roses, LCD TVs and plasma TVs, most people are not interested in and can't tell the difference between British movies and American movies.

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

After the end of World War II, high tariffs were once imposed on Hollywood films, but theaters and audiences would rather revisit 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 talent pool, British films were almost dwarfed into an outsourcing workshop of the Hollywood production industry.

By the early 1990s, the British film industry had completely fallen to the bottom of history. The annual output of purely British films was only six or seven, while Hollywood blockbusters, including British-American co-productions, accounted for almost 90% of the total. market share.

To be honest, Arthur was dumbfounded when he saw these materials, six or seven movies a year? It has come to a miserable, pitiful and deplorable point. The so-called British movies have existed in name only.

Therefore, you can only lie to yourself. Since 2001, the United Kingdom has used independent British films and co-produced films invested by major American film companies to classify and count domestic films. This classification objectively clarifies the identity of British local films, making British films independent of the control of major Hollywood film companies come out, and facilitates the government's special support and subsidies for independent films, thus giving British local films a chance to breathe and revive.

However, generation after generation of British filmmakers can't hold back, all their hearts are towards Hollywood, and they all hope that they will climb to the throne of the screen world, Oscar.

Therefore, although the acting awards at the Oscars are almost contracted by the British, they are more just adding points to American films, and when they come back to make purely British independent films, their compatriots usually don't buy it.

Over the past ten years, the annual output of purely British-produced films has gradually increased from a few dozen to more than 100 today, while US-UK co-productions have remained at around 20.

However, the latter's box office share has almost always been more than double that of the former.

In the new century, the scale of the British film market has jumped to the forefront of the world. On the contrary, 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 started the development process of de-marginalization.

Well, to put it mildly, this is the British independent cinema market and the last stubbornness of the British film industry. To put it bluntly, if we don’t deceive ourselves so much, what else can we do?

Leicester Square, London, England.

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

For more than 50 years, this prince theater has screened countless movies, and the types of movies are very rich. Not only are the classic films shown here from time to time, but they even have a soft spot for those alternative films that are out of style, and often reserve a place for them. It can be said that good films that are rarely seen elsewhere are the main films here, and this place 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 dragging his feet. On the afternoon after listening to Angela's plan, Arthur asked Angela to contact the person in charge of the Picturehouse Cinemas, and informed him that Ya Sir, the young billionaire, wanted to buy them and would visit in person the next morning to negotiate the takeover.

"Here is a check for forty-five million pounds—"

In the conference room, Arthur in a well-tailored suit had a confident and calm smile on his face, took the check from Angela who was also smiling, and then just clamped the check between his fingers, his eyes bright and sharp Looking at the directors and executives of the Picturehouse Cinemas across the conference table, he continued.

"I like to be straightforward. If you agree to my acquisition, then this check will be yours. Your positions will still be retained, and you will continue to help me manage and operate the 'Shadow House Cinema Line'!"

The complexion of Ms. Binns, the CEO of Shadow House Cinemas, and other theater executives changed slightly, and they focused on the slightly shaking cash checks. The atmosphere in the meeting room became extremely quiet, and the sound of disordered breathing could be clearly heard.

"Ahem...Mr. Bolling, this is a bit... a little too anxious. We just received your acquisition invitation yesterday, and today..." Ms. Binns, the CEO of the theater, put a large sum The scorching gaze of the check was retracted, a smile appeared on his face, and he suppressed the excitement in his heart. He wanted to fight for another profit. Seeing Arthur's determination to win, who wouldn't want to sell more money?

Arthur's eyes were sharp, he smiled and shook his head slightly, put the check on the conference table, stretched out a finger to press it, raised the corner of his mouth, and said in a calm tone: "I said that I like to be straightforward when doing things. The valuation of the line is around 40 million to 42 million, and the price of 45 million pounds is very reasonable.

The independent cinema market in the UK is booming, with three boutique cinema chains – your Picturehoon.

To be honest, the reason why I chose you is because I used to be a member of Movie House Cinemas, and I have some personal feelings in it, so 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 fifteen minutes to discuss. . . "

Said, Arthur raised his wrist, looked at the time on the watch, and then showed a bright smile on his face, with a mouthful of clean teeth shining very brightly.