Years: Salted fish life since going to the countryside.

Chapter 1628 Cinema Chain (Part 2)

Currently, cinemas are being severely impacted by television programs and dramas, and their attendance rate is declining day by day. Only movies featuring big names and stars can boost attendance.

However, this attendance rate is very unstable, and it can be quickly taken over by pirated videotapes on the market.

Because of this situation, cinemas today cannot guarantee that they will not make any money from customers. Even if the Hong Kong government allows you to operate some other compatible businesses on the existing land, without customers, it is all for naught no matter how many additional businesses you operate.

Furthermore, the fact that the Iron Lady of England is about to initiate the first talks between China and Britain regarding the Hong Kong issue has made many wealthy people feel uncertain.

Although the British have just won the Falklands War and are now in a high-spirited and arrogant position, the battle losses on the surface cannot lie.

In addition, the islands are different from Hong Kong, which is connected to the mainland by only a small, negligible river.

If the two sides were to fight, the mainland would be fighting on home soil, while England would be fighting away from home. Many people can predict the outcome of such a situation.

In this situation, many people who were not optimistic about England but also lacked confidence in the mainland began to consider their backup plans.

Although these people do not want their businesses to be confiscated one day, they are also reluctant to give up everything they have worked hard for, including their lifestyle, network of contacts, relatives and friends, etc. They are also worried about language barriers, being ostracized, and various other difficulties adapting to life abroad.

To put it simply, these people are currently in a state of mind that is hesitant and indecisive, wanting and wanting both.

Coincidentally, one of Anita Koch's clients was such a person, but although he was conflicted, he had no say in the family business.

At a banquet, this man complained to Anita Koch, saying that he would persuade the family to sell their currently unprofitable theaters for cash so that even if something unexpected happened in the future, the family would not be without the capital to make a comeback.

For Anita Koch, who mainly earns money through commissions, every message has the potential to become her future income, and this message is no exception, hence the remarks just now.

However, Han Li doesn't care much about the cinemas in Hong Kong at the moment, even though he knows that these cinemas will not only make money in the future, but also help him gain certain benefits.

Even if the cinema chain doesn't make much money from operations, the cinemas it owns are located in prime locations, and those properties will definitely be highly profitable in the near future.

However, Han Li knew even better that the current prices of movie theaters had not yet bottomed out, and that by 83 or 4, they would definitely be able to purchase them at an even lower price.

Although Han Li was reluctant to spend money unnecessarily, he was more worried about losing this opportunity he had already seen, because there were too many wealthy and discerning people in the world.

This made Han Li somewhat conflicted. After thinking for a moment, he said to Anita Koch.

"Anita, after all this talk, you still haven't told me which theater chain it is? Shaw Brothers? Golden Princess? Or one of those scattered theater alliances?"

Anita Koch: "This was said by a nephew of the Shaw family. He only has the right to receive dividends in the group, but no say in it. If you are interested in this, I can help you get in touch with him."

Han Li understood as soon as he heard the name Shaw Brothers. He knew that since 80, Shaw Brothers had been reducing its investment in the film industry and focusing most of its energy on TVB.

It's fair to say that from the 80s onward, Shaw Brothers films were in a state of semi-death, neglected and unloved. The president of Shaw Brothers repeatedly considered completely cutting off the film business and focusing all efforts on television and television drama production.

Shaw Brothers films continued to struggle until 85, when its cinema chains were sold to De Bao Films, which was founded in 84.

From that time on, Shaw Brothers films gradually faded from people's sight.

Therefore, the situation described by Anita Koch is very likely not the intention of Shaw Brothers' nephews and nieces, but rather a rumor deliberately spread by Shaw Brothers' CEO.

The goal was to find a suitable buyer for Shaw Brothers before they decided to completely abandon these film businesses.

Han Li mentally reviewed what he knew and felt that his guess was pretty much correct. After making up his mind, he spoke to Anita Koch.

"Although I'm not very interested in these low-profit theater chains, I wouldn't rule out Shaw Brothers films."

Here's what I'll ask Anita to find out what price Shaw Brothers is offering. If it's about right, I'm willing to take over those theater chains.

However, Anita, you know my preferences. I have only one condition for this deal: all ownership of Shaw Brothers' film library over the years must belong to me, forever.

Of course, if Shaw Brothers disagrees because of this, or makes exorbitant demands, then that's the end of it. Anyway, I'm not particularly interested in a business like cinemas that doesn't make money.

With Han Li's conversation with Anita Koch ending here, the issue of theatrical releases being inserted halfway through the process was considered temporarily put to rest.

As for the outcome? It will probably take a long time. The Shaw Brothers boss is very shrewd. Even if he really intends to sell his cinema chains, it will take a long time to negotiate a price.

Next, Anita Koch opened the map of Hong Kong and pointed to a location in the southwest corner.

"Han, regarding your desire to acquire a large number of wild mountains, wastelands, and islands, although the Hong Kong government has agreed, they have not yet provided specific locations."

However, after making inquiries from various sources, I learned that Elio Owen, who is in charge of the government office, has a piece of ancestral land that he wants to sell.

Although the current location and environment aren't ideal, it's much better than those wild mountains and wastelands you might have bought. The surrounding amenities are comprehensive.

Moreover, this place is right next to the South Island, with very convenient transportation. There are also two docks for boats and some berths. If you're interested, I can help you contact Elio Owen.

Han Li cursed inwardly halfway through the conversation. This foreigner is shameless! What does he mean by "ancestral land"? When our ancestors were here, you were still living in a time when you were living like animals and didn't even have clothes to wear.

Despite the complaints, we still need to take action where it's worthwhile.

When Han Li turned his gaze to that location on the map, a thought immediately flashed through his mind.
(End of this chapter)