I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 431 The Box Office of "John Wick"!

The idea of ​​linking "Wolf Warrior" and "John Wick" was something Chen Jin only came up with in the last few days.

IPs from the same company are really useful.

In fact, "Wolf Warrior" and "John Wick" are actually the same type of movie, and the moviegoers' preferences are also quite similar.

This synergy will definitely benefit box office revenue.

Moreover, the increase was substantial.

Hollywood loves to use this trick.

Because it is very useful.

Wu Jing also hopes that the IP of "John Wick" will boost his directorial debut, which will provide an extra layer of insurance for the film's release. At least with this collaboration, the probability of it flopping will be much smaller.

Chen Jin was aware of this as well, but he had a system and knew more than Wu Jing.

The first "Wolf Warrior" film was a very successful work for Wu Jing, grossing over 5 million yuan. For a debut film, it was an absolutely brilliant start.

However, if Chen Jin were in this life, I would definitely hope that this movie would have a higher box office.

Since these are films invested in by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), the more the merrier, and it also expands their director lineup once again.

Of the directors currently signed by CETC, only Guo Fan and Zhang Yimou have some fame. The debut films of Tian Yusheng, Xue Xiaolu, Wen Muye, and Xu Zheng have not yet been released. If we add Wu Jing, Chen Jin herself, Diao Yinan, and David, it will definitely be a new director birth camp.

This will obviously be very helpful for investing in new talent in the future; people who dream of becoming directors will think of you first.

Chen Jin also hopes to make CETC a cradle for new directors, which was his original intention when he founded the company.

"John Wick has certainly made a good start!"

Chen Jin returned to the hotel, chatted with Zhu Yanmanz for a while, and then went straight to sleep.

The next day, after dinner, the makeup artist and stylist arrived, along with a driver and sponsored vehicle to take him to the Kodak Cinema for the premiere of "The Killer".

The next-generation BMW X5 won't be launched until next year, so they're currently building hype through various occasions.

John Wick's box office performance in China remains strong. It's currently the second weekend, and the daily box office has once again surpassed 1.5 million yuan, bringing the total domestic box office to 11.6 billion yuan. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should reach the 13 billion yuan mark tomorrow.

13 billion in 10 days, which is also the fastest record to break the 13 billion mark.

20 billion is a number that is very likely to be exceeded.

"Painted Skin 2" and Huayi Brothers have indeed become clowns these days.

Not only is the online mockery, insults, and ridicule still going strong, but the rating for "John Wick" has also gone up by 0.2 points.

9 points!
This is no longer a real score, but a celebration for internet justice advocates.

Even Chen Jin himself didn't expect his debut film to achieve such a score. Many netizens gave it 5 stars blindly to support him, and then gave "Painted Skin 2" a 2-star rating.

The reputation of "Painted Skin 2" has completely collapsed, dropping from 5+ points to 3.7 points, which is the price of angering netizens.

As for the originally predicted 18 billion, it is clearly impossible to reach that figure.

Let alone breaking the box office record of "Jinling", it will be difficult to even surpass the 17.31 billion of "So Young". It is very likely that it will stop before reaching 17 billion.

Sometimes, online public opinion can be this extreme.

If nothing happens to you, you'll be fine, but if something does happen, you'll be relentlessly attacked and slandered.

Chen Jin didn't really like this atmosphere, but the internet had already put her in such a difficult position, so she had no choice but to leave for distant lands.

The best course of action is to remain silent and keep a low profile to weather this storm.

It's unacceptable to try and capitalize on this hype to show off your presence.

The best approach is always to let it cool down.

Coming to North America was definitely the right decision.

As Chen Jin put on her makeup, she worried about the internet in her hometown, thousands of miles away.

Until there was a knock on the door.

Wu Jing was also dressed in a sharp suit. His makeup was definitely not as good as Chen Jin's. Firstly, he was part of the team, and secondly, he was the main character. Wu Jing was more of a supporting actor, so there was no need for him to compete for the limelight.

Chen Jin is different. In addition to being a director and investor, this premiere is also a huge exposure opportunity in North America, so he will definitely dress up nicely.

As for Wan Qian's other room, she also attached great importance to this premiere.

Even if a female celebrity is just a minor figure, she still makes sure to dress herself up beautifully. This is the difference between female and male celebrities.

They rely more on their appearance to gain attention, while male stars, if they don't rely on their looks, rely more on their work.

"I spent all night and morning revising it. Take a look when you have time. I've sent it to your email!"

Wu Jing sat there and spoke to Chen Jin.

"Okay, I'll give you an answer after I read it!"

The two people were obviously talking about the script for "Wolf Warrior".

Since there's going to be a collaboration, some changes are definitely needed, but these changes are easy; it's simply a matter of changing the mercenaries into an assassin organization.

If you put some of the settings from "John Wick" into "Wolf Warrior," Chen Jin's cameo appearance could be a natural fit for "John Wick," directly playing the role of Long.

Unable to invite this powerful figure, they had to ask other members of the assassin organization for help.

Mainland hotels and other similar establishments could also be added, allowing the branches of the Chinese company to make an early appearance. This would successfully turn "Wolf Warrior" into a spin-off of the "John Wick" universe, with Wu Jing as the protagonist.

If John Wick is a box office hit, Wolf Warrior might be able to make some money overseas by relying on the John Wick IP.

At least the domestic box office shouldn't be a problem now.

As long as "Wolf Warrior" is made to a standard acceptable level, countless fans who like "John Wick" will definitely buy it.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is so successful because movies within the same system are easier to market at the box office.

Chen Jin certainly wanted to try turning "John Wick" into a universe series and creating the pinnacle of action films, which would also be his best global brand showcase.

The two chatted for a while, and soon the cast and crew of "The Killer" were waiting downstairs.

Besides Wan Qian and a few other Chinese lead actors, Allen, Enquist, and others are also present. This is their home turf, so they will definitely be there for both professional and personal reasons.

However, they made virtually no contribution to box office appeal, and even the most famous of them, Enquist, was a fringe actor in North America.

Not to mention everyone else.

Therefore, they are still very grateful to Chen Jin for the great influence this film has today.

This is a chance to become famous.

The group got into the car chatting and laughing, and headed towards the Kodak Theatre, the venue for the premiere of "The Killer".

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Meanwhile, the Kodak Theatre was already fully prepared for tonight's premiere of "The Killer"!

Two enormous posters for "The Killer," featuring Chen Jin prominently in the center, exuding a strong sense of a thug in a suit, hung on either side of the Kodak Theatre entrance, ensuring visibility not only for passersby and tourists but also for every film critic and media representative attending the premiere. A giant prop of the "Killer: Dragon" mainland hotel also stood at the entrance, complete with models of the main actors, creating a particularly atmospheric and immersive experience.

It has to be said that Americans really know how to do marketing.

When Chen Jin and the others arrived, it was only 6 p.m. The premiere was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. However, as the "hosts," they certainly had to make some preparations and communicate with the host and others in advance.

It can be considered a rehearsal in advance.

Kavanaugh and several high-ranking members of Relativity have also arrived. Ryan looks radiant and is quite optimistic about the prospects of "Hitman" in North America.

"Chan, do you know? I've been following the box office performance of 'Hitman' in China every day!"

"It's simply amazing! I feel like the final box office in the Chinese market could even break 4 million!"

"My God, this is unbelievable! You are definitely the Tom Cruise of China!"

Kavanaugh couldn't help but praise Chen Jin as soon as he saw her.

"Ryan, actually I really dislike the nickname 'Chinese Tom Cruise'!"

Chen Jin joked, "After all, he's not the Venice Film Festival Best Actor!"

"Aha?"

Kavanaugh paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, clearly realizing what was happening: "Sorry, Cruise has never won an Best Actor award, which must be a lifelong regret for him!"

"Hahaha!"

The two of them were just taking advantage of Tom Cruise's absence to subtly criticize each other.

"But to be honest, your box office appeal in China is truly terrifying!"

"With a box office of 4 million in a single region, I believe many Hollywood filmmakers would want to get to know you!"

Isn't it money?

If Hollywood wants to tap into the Chinese market, collaborating with Chen Jin would be an excellent project.

It is clear to everyone that, barring unforeseen circumstances, China will soon become the world's second-largest film market, and may even become the largest in the future.

Most importantly, this market is just emerging and is not at all averse to Hollywood; in fact, it welcomes it. Therefore, capturing box office revenue from this market is the biggest source of increased income for Hollywood.

Even with China Film Group blocking the way, the six major film studios are not afraid of this kind of censorship.

Every year, China Film Group collaborates with the six major film studios on more than 50 films. Arranging for Chen Jin to make a cameo appearance or star in one or two of them would be no problem at all.

"Then I hope Ryan can help me get introduced to them later!"

"I'm still very interested in the films by Cameron and Nolan!"

Kavanaugh: "..."

"Haha, just kidding!"

Actors all over the world probably want to participate in the films of these directors, and Chen Jin is no exception.

However, if you don't have a good script, making your own film isn't necessarily a bad thing.

"It might be a bit difficult to land a role with Nolan or Spielberg, but I think you should be able to get a role in any of the films we invest in, or in second-tier films from Universal or Warner Bros."

"If you'd like, I can get you in touch with CAA's senior management so you can start negotiating overseas business!"

Kavanaugh said it in a very serious tone.

For overseas actors to get roles, they must go through an agency and register with the Screen Actors Guild in the United States. Chen Jin certainly has the necessary credentials, but he hasn't signed an overseas agency yet, so it's definitely necessary to set up a team specifically to serve him.

This makes project negotiations easier.

CAA typically takes a 10% commission, but this can be negotiated if you have a team.

"Okay, I'll come and take a look then. Let's get the team set up first, and then see if we can audition for some big-budget films!"

The most important thing for Chen Jin is to find out which American blockbusters will be successful in the future. This will limit her choices, but it will ensure the growth of her fame.

Chen Jin certainly doesn't rule out participating in film production as an actress, and he can also sponsor some investment if needed.

It would be quite difficult for him to direct the film himself or have David and others make it.

As for connections, it's obvious that we got to know each other while taking photos.

Going it alone in North America would leave you isolated and helpless. Of course, the "John Wick 2" project could be filmed immediately, but Chen Jin still hopes to appear in more blockbusters and make cameo appearances so that North America can quickly gain fame.

There's no rush with the "John Wick 2" project; Chen Jin wants to bring in more people to participate later.

With the foundation laid by the first film, the second film will definitely be much stronger than the first in terms of both investment and cast.

This is how to make it more popular.

"It's almost time. The people I invited should be arriving soon, Chan. Let me introduce you to them!"

Kavanaugh patted Chen Jin on the shoulder, and Chen Jin spoke to the crew before walking with Kavanaugh towards the entrance of the Kodak Theatre.

Built in 2001, the theater has 3400 seats and has been the venue for the Oscars since 2002.

Kodak spent $7400 million and paid $360 million annually to acquire the naming rights to the theater for 20 years.

However, at the beginning of this year, Kodak, which was in poor management, filed for bankruptcy protection and no longer had spare money to pay this huge naming fee. So, on the surface, the theater is now called "Hollywood Heights Center"!
Kodak is a thing of the past, but many people still refer to it as Kodak in private. It will be rebranded by Dolby in the future and become the "Dolby Theatre" in the hearts of movie fans!
At this moment, a huge red carpet has been laid out in the plaza of the Kodak Theatre, extending all the way to the entrance.

The sky was gradually darkening, and the lights shone brightly on the red carpet.

Chen Jin and Kavanaugh couldn't go out, so they could only wait at the entrance for the guests to enter. The host was already reading out the routine premiere ceremony, which was just like the red carpet ceremony at a film festival, with each star entering and being introduced.

Finally, Chen Jin will appear on stage with all the main creators of "The Killer".

The entire premiere was broadcast live to North America and other regions with radio coverage, and advertising and promotion had already been launched.

Some movie lovers, as well as fans who invite guests such as Tom Cruise, will also choose to watch it.

This is the purpose of a North American premiere: to use the influence of local celebrities to let more people know about the film.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the premiere of 'Killer Dragon'!"

"I am your old friend, Jimmy Fallon!"

Jimmy Fallon, the star host of NBC and future host of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," stood on the red carpet to begin the pre-premiere red carpet ceremony.

A sleek black BMW X5 pulled up in front of the red carpet, and Mickey Rourke, dressed in a stylish outfit, stepped out of the car.

This is a very famous actor in North America. He played the villain Whiplash in Iron Man 2 and Thor, a member of the main cast in The Expendables. Even in China, many people know him.

"Oh, let's welcome Whiplash! Hopefully Iron Man isn't here!"

The host, Jimmy, was making funny screams, and many media reporters had already started snapping photos. There would also be a Q&A session later, mainly asking questions about "Killer: Dragon".

The purpose is to use these stars to make the audience feel more deeply about the film, thus encouraging them to go to the cinema.

(End of this chapter)