Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 664 Turbulent Times During the Lunar New Year Film Season

A brief opening ceremony.

It came to an end amidst the excited gazes of fans and the chaotic witnessing of colleagues and the media.

Immediately following was the press conference for "Lost in Thailand," where the director, main cast, and others took their seats on stage, smiling as they greeted the reporters who had already veered off course for an interview.

"Xingna?"

At the host's prompting, Zhao Jun was the first to excitedly stand up: "Spark and Berna, right? When did you reach an agreement? Will it involve film and television production?"

"Could you provide more details about Xingna Cinemas?"

There are many problems.

However, other media outlets showed no dissatisfaction.

These are also questions they want to understand clearly. With another new cinema chain joining the fray, especially with the collaboration between Spark and Berna, it will definitely bring many changes to the domestic film and television market in the future.

Even a violent impact!
"Thank you."

Holding up the microphone, Li Luo responded with a smile: "Actually, we started preparing last year. Now Xingna Cinemas has five IMAX cinemas in four cities: Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Suzhou."

"Five star-rated cinemas in Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Shenzhen, and Xi'an."

"And eleven luxury multiplex cinemas in prefecture-level cities such as Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Yangzhou, Taizhou, and Nantong."

"These are twenty-one cinemas."

"They will be put into operation gradually over the next few days."

"The number of screens is 168."

"next year."

Li Luo looked around carefully and said firmly, "Xingna Cinema Line plans to build another 20 luxury multiplex cinemas next year, striving to achieve a top-five market share in Jiangsu Province's cinema market."

"Long-term goals."

"This will allow our Xingna Cinemas to join the ranks of the top ten cinema chains in China!"

Swallow your saliva.

The reporters wrote furiously.

Whether Xingna Cinema Chain can become one of the top ten cinema chains in the country remains to be seen, but it is very likely that it will lose its position among the top five cinema chains in Jiangsu Province.

These are all news media outlets with relevant expertise.

Many reporters know that the current leading cinema chain in Jiangsu Province is Happiness Blue Ocean, which was reorganized from Oriental Cinema Chain. So far, this leading chain only has about 40 cinemas in Jiangsu Province.

Now that Xingna has reached half the market share, it will inevitably have a tremendous impact on the cinema landscape in Jiangsu Province.

"In addition, this is an independent project."

Li Luo grasped the microphone and gave the remaining answer with a smile: "It won't involve film and television production. Both Xinghuo and Berna have a high degree of autonomy. Thank you everyone."

He crossed his legs and swayed.

Yu Dong tapped his knee with a smile.

He himself wanted to reach a strategic cooperation in film and television production, but he knew very well that Li Luo, that fox, would never take the bait, so he was too lazy to embarrass himself in front of this guy.

Wang Changtian, Cai Yinong, Hu Ge, Liu Shishi, and others all felt a little dizzy.

I just heard about the movie theaters.

They knew very well that there was more than one movie theater.

First, the number of cinemas controlled or contracted by the chain must be no less than five, with a total number of screens of no less than thirty. The cinemas under the chain must also be located in at least three different provincial-level administrative regions.

There are certain requirements regarding box office revenue and financial investment.

The qualifications meet the standards.

Only then can one apply for a cinema chain license.

Now, StarNar Cinemas is really going all out, rushing in with 21 cinemas and 168 screens right off the bat. This is an incredibly large investment, and StarNar and Bernard have definitely invested over 100 million yuan in it.

"Luo Ge."

"Any updates on 'Twilight: New Moon'? Also, will there be a sequel? You definitely will, right? Could you tell us how much you'll be paid for the sequel?"

Amidst the chaos, questions about Hollywood were quickly raised.

These gazes.

They all gathered around Li Luo again.

"Please."

Li Luo pointed helplessly to the backdrop behind him, then to the left and right: "We are now at the press conference for 'Lost in Thailand,' can't you ask some questions about the new movie?"

"It's ok."

Xu Zheng raised the microphone, blinked, and said, "You can ask later. Actually, we'd also like to know how much money you got."

"Ha ha ha ha."

The media and fans at the scene were amused and burst into laughter.

"Good good."

With a smile and a wave of his hand, Li Luo replied cheerfully, "I called the producer over there this morning, and the global box office of 'Twilight: New Moon' has now surpassed $500 million."

"Wow!!!"

A sudden uproar erupted.

It grossed over $500 million worldwide in less than ten days after its release, a truly astonishing achievement.

Thinking about this, it amounts to more than 3 billion RMB.

Xu Zheng, Wang Baoqiang, Hu Ge, Liu Shishi, Wang Ou and others were practically in a state of high excitement.

Wang Changdian and Yu Dong.

His eyes were filled with endless longing.

"A sequel has been confirmed."

Li Luo smiled and nodded again, raising an index finger to indicate, "In fact, the relevant contract was signed before I came back. I will have to join the filming crew in a while. As for the salary, I can only say this amount."

"The exact amount is confidential!"

this kind of thing.

Actually, I'm not afraid to say it at all.

Keep in mind that this is about making money among foreigners.

The more you take.

It makes you seem even more awesome.

For an actor, this is an extremely impressive qualification, and fans also regard it as a manifestation of their strength. Even the salary itself can become part of the actor's star power, so there is no need to hide it.

Some people even go so far as to exaggerate the extent of the hype.

For example, making 100 million RMB in just a few days of filming.

This thing.

It's actually impossible when you think about it.

However, it can be used to flaunt an actor's worth, and even fool some uninformed investors into paying them according to that level.

"No it won't."

While the media and fans were trying to figure out what that finger meant, Xu Zheng, sitting next to him, stared wide-eyed and stammered, "It can't be ten million US dollars, can it?"

"You said so!"

Li Luo chuckled and looked at him, then quickly dodged, saying, "I didn't say anything."

"Wow!!!"

There was another uproar at the scene.

The commotion instantly drowned out the previous clamor.

At the current exchange rate, ten million US dollars is nearly seventy million RMB. Just thinking about it is enough to make one's head spin, let alone the fans and media present.

Yu Dong, Cai Yinong, and others listened intently, swallowing hard.

To make a movie.

At most, it will take a little over two months.

Including the subsequent promotional period, it would only last a little over three months. In just three months, they could earn nearly 70 million RMB. Who wouldn't shudder when they heard that number?

Let's not even talk about the pay.

Those who achieved this figure in the 2008 total box office would have been among the top fifteen in the annual box office rankings!

It ranked fifth in total box office revenue.

Stephen Chow's film "CJ7"

That film, The King of Comedy, barely earned the production company this much in revenue sharing.

Once the reporters realized what was happening, they all rushed to their feet like madmen, excitedly asking questions about everything related to the sequel to Twilight: New Moon.

As for authenticity.

No one would doubt this.

The guy sitting on the stage is the kind of crazy guy who throws out the daily box office figures and slaps them across the face of an internationally renowned director.

If it weren't for the fact that the salary was already incredibly high...

Based on his understanding of Li Luo, Zhao Jun suspected that he might still be hiding something.

The reporter's performance.

This is exactly what Li Luo wanted to see.

Even if reporters didn't ask, he would still flaunt that ten million dollars, just to keep certain people convinced of their choices and let them feel their immense market value.

Yourself.

I'm not just here to eat for free!

Various problems arose.

They threw them one after another at the actors on the stage.

After the press conference ended, fans cheered and lined up to enter, signing autographs and taking photos. They then toured the futuristic StarNar Cinema and participated in a lucky draw.

Signed T-shirts from the movie "Lost in Thailand", popcorn coupons and drink coupons from cinemas under the Star Cinema Line.

Prizes were distributed in a continuous stream.

The incredibly high winning rate, along with the tireless and joyful interactions from Li Luo, Wang Baoqiang, Xu Zheng, Wang Ou, and others, made the moviegoers who came over laugh so hard their back teeth were showing, turning the scene into a movie carnival.

at the same time.

The news media on the major portal websites never stopped for a moment.

They rushed to get there.

The first wave of press releases was sent out quickly.

"Xinlang Entertainment reports."

"Spark Films and Berna Films have joined hands to establish a new cinema chain, with Spark and Berna aiming directly at the Jiangsu Province market."

"Just now."

"Taking advantage of the opportunity to promote the new play."

"Li Luo, Chairman of StarNar Cinemas, and Yu Dong, CEO, announced the official establishment and successful opening of StarNar Cinemas in an IMAX theater in a large shopping mall in Pudong New Area, Shanghai."

According to current information, Xingna Cinemas owns 21 cinemas in multiple provinces and cities, with a total of 168 screens.

"Chairman Li Luo announced at the press conference."

"In 2010, another 20 directly operated cinemas will be built. Xingna's goal is to become one of the top ten cinema chains in the country. This big move may bring great changes to the film and television market."

"Tencent Entertainment reports."

"Yesterday, Xinghuo Films officially moved into its new headquarters."

"This makes it the first private film and television company in China to own its own headquarters building, sending a strong signal that Xinghuo Film and Television's development has entered a mature, stable, and powerful stage."

"Inside the Spark Cube."

"It even has professional facilities such as a photography studio, a broadcasting hall, a screening room, and an editing center, integrating production, management, and post-production."

"This marks Xinghuo Film and Television's shift towards standardization and professionalization."

"This also conveys Xinghuo Films' determination to cultivate the film and television industry in the long term."

"And today."

"Spark Films and Berna Films have once again made a big move. Chairman Li Luo announced the official establishment of Xingna Cinemas in Shanghai, completing the debut of the cinema chain with a grand scale of 168 screens."

"NetEase Entertainment Report"

"Li Luo personally confirmed at the press conference that the global box office of the Hollywood blockbuster 'Twilight: New Moon' has exceeded $500 million."

"And indicated that the third film in the series is in the works."

Filming will begin soon.

"Li Luo also hinted that his personal fee for the upcoming sequel would be as high as ten million US dollars. Li Luo expressed his satisfaction with this and hopes that his next work will continue to be loved by movie fans around the world."

"A salary of up to ten million US dollars."

"This signifies that Li Luo's commercial value has been highly recognized by the Hollywood market, and he has basically joined the ranks of Hollywood's top stars." (Sohu Entertainment Report)

"Following the TV series 'My Sunshine,' Li Luo brings us a new work he wrote, directed, and starred in, 'Lost in Thailand,' which is co-starred by Wang Baoqiang and Xu Zheng."

"Wang Ou, Zhang Guoqiang, Huang Xiaolei and other celebrities joined in to lend their support."

"Film genres".

"It's a road comedy."

"It is understood that the production cost of 'Lost on Journey' was five million RMB, making it another low-budget production by Xinghuo Films."

"The cost is small."

"However, considering the previous works such as 'Crazy Stone' and 'Crazy Racer,' I'm afraid that all the big-budget films that are about to hit the Lunar New Year season will not dare to take Li Luo's new work lightly."

"To achieve great results with a small investment."

"That has always been Li Luo's forte."

Regarding the film "Lost in Thailand," Li Luo said it was inspired by his trip home for the Chinese New Year and mainly tells a series of hilarious and absurd events that occur during the Spring Festival travel rush.

"At the press conference."

"Li Luo spoke frankly in front of the media."

"Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang are both highly versatile actors with undiscovered comedic talents. They will definitely be able to carry half of the comedy film industry in the future," which drew thunderous applause from the audience.

A series of news reports appeared in front of netizens from all walks of life.

It's absolutely dazzling.

The news about Xingna Cinemas sent shivers down the spines of its industry peers.

Unexpectedly, Li Luo was so fierce. He had just established the company's new headquarters and then brought Xingna Cinema Line to the forefront, along with Xinghuo Production Company and Xinghuo Film and Television Base.

In addition to issuance.

It allowed him to establish almost an entire production chain.

The title of chairman mentioned in the news is quite fitting, giving him the air of a future film and television tycoon.

Its market value surged to over 10 billion.

Huayi Brothers is the first listed film and television company in China.

This leading private enterprise didn't even have its own film and television shooting base or cinema chain. Unexpectedly, Li Luo managed to come up with something extraordinary in this area and surpassed it.

And that ten million dollars.

Let alone netizens.

This left many celebrities in the industry completely stunned.

Unexpectedly, after just over a year of trying his luck in Hollywood, Li Luo was able to rake in nearly 70 million RMB in film fees.

What the hell.

Are those people over there stupid and rich?!

News appearing on the webpage.

Wang Zhongjun gripped the mouse so tightly it made a cracking sound.

This guy.

They really kept quiet.

"Don't take it to heart."

Looking down into the collar of the secretary serving tea, Wang Zhonglei said casually, "It's not like you just found out today that Li Luo set up a Xinghuo Film and Television Base, as for their Xingna Cinema."

"Anyway, I'm not interested."

"That kind of thing requires a huge investment of capital, and you work hard for little profit."

"With that money, we might as well let Xiaogang make a few more movies. The money we can earn from the secondary market alone is more than his twenty-plus cinemas earn in a year. Why should we suffer for that?"

Just a few words.

This brought a smile back to Wang Zhongjun's face.

Having experienced his net worth skyrocket to billions overnight, he genuinely looked down on Li Luo and Yu Dong's methods of earning a living through hard labor. He was merely stunned by the news just now.

Get into the cinema chain business.

The money came too slowly.

Making movies.

Earning money is too tiring, too little, and too unstable.

It would be better to come up with more concepts for Huayi Brothers, firmly tie Feng Xiaogang to the Huayi big ship, and drive the stock price to continue to rise.

This is the real way to make money.

Instead of going through all the trouble and making a lot of effort, only to earn a few tens of millions at the end of the year.

He smiled as he bit into his cigar.

Wang Zhongjun then enthusiastically opened the stock trading software.

Their eyes sparkled as they looked at it.

Click the mouse.

Cao Guowei looked at the pictures on his website.

The dense crowd waiting outside the mall, the long lines of fans waiting for autographs, and the moviegoers who were moved to tears when Li Luo hugged them all made him bite down hard on his cigar.

He engaged in a series of verbal battles with a host of celebrities, frantically slashed at kidnappers, overturned the Golden Horse Awards table, and slapped international directors in the face with box office reports.

Standing on the stage, they spoke eloquently about their dreams and the future.

Invest in Ning Hao's film production.

He dragged his fellow students from the Beijing Film Academy into filming.

These events have created a highly contradictory image for Li Luo, yet they have also made him incredibly charismatic, leading to his immense popularity among the post-80s and post-90s generations, who see him as an idol of hard work and perseverance.

Ten million US dollars.

Given Li Luo's personality, it's definitely true.

If anyone dares to question his boasting, they should be prepared to be slapped in the face at any time.

That is
Cao Guowei exhaled an extremely long plume of smoke.

Aside from Jackie Chan and Jet Li, Li Luo's current commercial value ranks third in the Chinese film and television industry.

wrong.

Jet Li's recent box office performance hasn't been great.

Compared to Weibo, where over 90% of users are young people, Li Luo is undoubtedly the most influential film and television star in China right now; it would be difficult to find anyone to put alongside him.

Looking at the surging comments section.

Cao Guowei, with a cigar in his mouth, picked up the phone, dialed the number, and held it to his ear.

"Hey."

"Hurry up with the paperwork."

"What our Weibo project lacks right now is time. Do you know what 'speed is of the essence' means? You should know Tencent's style of doing things, right? Who knows how far they've progressed in copying and developing it!"

"Although Weibo is not a key project for the company, there is still a chance to make it successful."

"Hurry up."

"Let's see how far Li Luo can help us get."

The phone rang urgently incessantly.

Cinema owners and managers across the country received news that Xingna Cinema had joined the fray, and soon after, most cinema owners turned their attention to the southeast with amusement.

It is already obvious where Xingna Cinemas' main battlefield is.

It's none of my business.

Everyone chose to hang it high up.

Although content providers have historically been unpopular with theatrical releases, there have even been instances of them being ostracized and boycotted.

Unfortunately, this time it's two major content providers, Berna and Xinghuo, joining forces to enter the market.

There's no way to exclude them.

They could only watch helplessly as the other person forced their way in.

Everyone is counting on Yu Dong's "Bodyguards and Assassins" and Li Luo's "Lost in Thailand" to have a good New Year; after all, we can't afford to turn down money.

The cinema chains in Jiangsu Province.

It was as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Those brand-new cinemas made their eyelids twitch. Who wouldn't want a more comfortable environment when watching a movie? To be honest, many local cinemas were formed by merging old theaters and shopping malls in the early days.

Given this environment.

They were completely humiliated and beaten.

Therefore, Xingna Cinemas launched a surprise attack, which very effectively established a high-end image of boutique and brand among consumers.

Everyone turned around

Local cinemas in Jiangsu Province are now looking at their upcoming film schedules.

Not only is their cinema business facing fierce competition from StarNar Cinemas, but they also have to reluctantly schedule screenings for films from both StarNar and Starfire. This is absolutely disgusting!

It's not okay not to queue.

You can't just not make money when you have it.

These theater managers and owners couldn't help but start cursing again.

June 2009.

It was crushed and overwhelmed by the Hollywood blockbuster "2012".

Those low-budget domestic films that wanted to avoid the blockbuster season in December, such as "My Tang Dynasty Brothers," "Kung Fu Panda," and "Mars Is Fine," were all smashed to pieces.

Only the movie "Mulan," which was released on the 27th, stood out in the cracks.

First-day box office.

Eight and a half million RMB.

The box office reached 32 million RMB in its opening weekend.

Such results.

It can be described as eye-catching.

Zhao Wei and Chen Kun have successfully boosted the morale of domestic films that are about to enter the Lunar New Year film market, and once again proved after Li Luo that domestic actors are fully capable of living up to box office expectations.

This completely overturns the preconceived notion that commercial films can only succeed if Hong Kong and Taiwan stars take on leading roles.

December has arrived.

The Lunar New Year film market is in complete turmoil.

Four blockbusters, namely "The Treasure Hunter," "A Simple Noodle Story," "Storm Riders 2," and "Bodyguards and Assassins," are about to join the fray.

The movie "The Treasure Hunter".

It features stars from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, including Jay Chou, Lin Chih-ling, Chen Daoming, and Tseng Chih-wei.

Veteran Taiwanese director Chu Yen-ping is in charge of the production.

The main theme is adventure and treasure hunting.

The movie "A Simple Noodle Story".

Zhang Yimou has teamed up with Zhao Benshan's troupe to star Xiao Shenyang, who rose to fame across China after appearing on the Spring Festival Gala, along with a host of veteran actors including Zhao Benshan, Sun Honglei, Yan Ni, and Ni Dahong. The film is highly anticipated by movie fans.

The movie "Storm Riders 2"

An extremely popular movie sequel.

Featuring a large number of Hong Kong stars such as Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng, Simon Yam, Nicholas Tse, and Choi Cheuk-yin, it's astonishing to see.

The movie "Bodyguards and Assassins".

The cast is so impressive it's mind-boggling.

It can be described as the most star-studded film among the domestic blockbusters released in mid-December.

However, all these veteran directors and superstars turned their heads back with twitching eyes, and saw a guy squatting behind them with a smile, his knife and fork swishing loudly.

They often talk about 80 or 90 million.

Even compared to production costs exceeding 100 million.

The production cost of that movie was only five million, which was practically child's play and completely out of character for the big-budget films competing against each other.

It's as if you're just moving your fingers.

That would easily crush this movie.

But thanks to his past bloody exploits, no one dared to underestimate the man behind this movie, fearing that he might secretly stab them in the backside with a knife.

If it's disgusting, it might not kill anyone, but it will make everyone incredibly embarrassed.

I wiped away a cold sweat.

The publicity teams of the major film and television productions, like donkeys that have been whipped, continued their frantic promotional efforts.
(End of this chapter)