Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 493 Scarlett O'Hara as the lead actress in the sequel to "Cloverfield"? Is Huayi Brothers facing bankruptcy?

Anne Hathaway is top-tier in both looks and figure.

However, after meeting Scarlett Johansson, Ma Xun felt...

The more the better, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Moreover, Ma Xun clearly sensed Scarlett's intentions.

So, Ma Xun used a little trick.

Well, that's actually quite rare.

Although Ma Xun has dated many beautiful women, he has almost never used any dating techniques.

To be precise, he never dated anyone.

Given his status and position, he doesn't need any tricks at all.

This time, however, Ma Xun used some techniques.

It's possible that it was because of Ma Xun's conversation with Scarlett that they seemed to have some common topics.

Just like that 'loneliness'.

The movie "Lost in Translation" received rave reviews as soon as it was released.

Of course, it's safe to say that a large portion of the positive reviews are for the film's director.

After all, she's the daughter of a famous director.

To be honest, this movie is somewhat of a pointless lament.

Moreover, some of the things in it are quite absurd, such as how white people from Europe and America, like Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray, really have an incredibly comfortable life in Japan.

This movie gives the impression that the two of them are being bullied in Tokyo.

Although the Japanese are very xenophobic, especially the people of Tokyo, the fact that both of them are white... is somewhat absurd.

Regardless, the female protagonist in this movie is indeed very lonely.

Ma Xun started talking to Scarlett about this topic, and inexplicably, Ma Xun started using some techniques.

Actually, this isn't really a technique; it's just Ma Xun's own 'insights'.

In reality, Ma Xun could also sense that Scarlett Johansson was somewhat lonely.

His feeling was right; Scarlett had recently ended a relationship.

And so, the two of them really did end up facing off.

Of course, it wasn't just about facing the enemy; Ma Xun also thought about the 'future'.

Although the release of "Cloverfield" has only just begun, it has already received continuous praise from moviegoers and other perspectives.

Scarlett Johansson, in particular, kept saying that the movie was indeed full of creativity.

There was originally a sequel planned; it was originally a large project, not just a single movie.

So, who will be the female lead for the second installment?
During his conversation with Scarlett Johansson, Ma Xun felt that the sexy beauty in front of him was a perfect match.

So Ma Xun simply increased his techniques and didn't hesitate to take advantage of Scarlett.

It must be said, she truly deserves to be called a globally renowned sexy star.

Although Scarlett Johansson is not as famous as she later became, she is currently at most a second-tier Hollywood star.

But in terms of both looks and figure, at only 21 years old, she is definitely Scarlett Johansson at her peak.

She is definitely sexy.

...ahem.

Now, let's talk about this sequel to Cloverfield.

As for how to talk about it... Scarlett Johansson knows very well what to say and what not to say.

"Hmm~ So, this time... I'm the female lead, right?"

Scarlett, who was originally going to leave, made her choice almost without hesitation.

"Of course, and also, this female lead..."

Although Scarlett Johansson is petite, her voluptuous figure is undeniably imposing.

Not content with just talking, Ma Xun started gesturing with his hands.

"Can you imagine?"

"What are you thinking about?"

"That is to say, when our world has collapsed, there are always people who don't want it to be like this. On the bright side, they are holding onto the last hope, but on the other hand, they don't want to accept reality."

Undoubtedly, Ma Xun's statement is quite insightful, and from the perspective of science fiction films, it is also quite novel.

But Scarlett was no longer able to think about these things. She had never known before that Chinese men could be so capable.

He was so powerful that it made it difficult for her to think.

Ma Xun wanted to have a spiritual connection with Scarlett.

But it doesn't seem to be of much use.

So he had no choice but to continue explaining his film philosophy.

“This time, we’ll focus on the angle of not accepting reality. Scarlett, imagine if you were locked in a confined space, and a sleazy man was watching you. He told you that the outside world had been destroyed and was full of alien monsters. What would you choose?”

"This"

Choice? What else is there to choose?
Looking into her dazed eyes, Ma Xun was secretly delighted. But since they had already come this far, he might as well say a little more.

"Think about it, you definitely don't believe it. You absolutely want to see the outside world. Besides, that man is very sleazy. He's even a big-bellied white man who likes to drink. You would never give a second glance to a man like that on a normal day."

You were quite wary of him from the start, and you didn't really believe what he said.

So, you actually made up your mind a long time ago.

So, when the opportunity came, then you…

"Me, what about me?"

"You make the choice."

"A choice? I... I... How could you do this?"

"...What's wrong with me?"

Ma Xun is waiting for Scarlett's choice.

This made Scarlett very anxious, so she...

"Please, I..."

"choose!"

"I, I definitely want to go out and see the world!"

"very good!"

after that……

"So, what is the outside world like after we go out?"

"Need I say more?" "Huh? This..."

"The outside world has been taken over by alien behemoths. That seemingly lewd white man was actually telling the truth, but he really does intend to do you."

"why?"

"How could you be so stupid? Of course he was thinking about having children, giving humanity hope for continued existence."

"This...it seems to be..."

"Don't overthink it, this is the sequel. What's your choice?"

"Does this need to be said?"

Scarlett rolled her eyes at Ma Xun at that moment.

……

"An incredibly stunning sci-fi movie!"

"This is a groundbreaking masterpiece!"

Quentin Tarantino bluntly stated that he was extremely jealous of this film, wondering why it wasn't made by him!

"James Wan emphasized that this masterpiece was entirely Mr. Ma Xun's idea!"

The Cloverfield film caused a huge sensation as soon as it was released in the United States!

I've never seen a sci-fi movie like this before.

The key point is that this idea is brilliant.

Okay, actually the real key is the viral marketing campaign we did before.

This marketing campaign was incredibly effective, piquing the curiosity of countless people.

The North American film market is still very strong. Viral marketing may not be the newest concept, but it can be very effective if you can create something unique about it.

Then there is a high chance of success.

Of course, ultimately it comes down to the quality of the movie.

Aside from the mockumentary format, which some film fans might find unacceptable, Cloverfield is almost perfect.

Although the beginning was somewhat uneventful, it quickly took an unexpected turn for the better.

Moreover, the combat scenes of the US military in the movie are quite impressive.

In particular, the mockumentary format gives people a sense of being there.

It felt like the tank was firing right next to my ear.

As a result, box office revenue naturally soared.

Despite a relatively conservative initial screening schedule, it quickly surged in popularity.

After New Year's Day 2006, Cloverfield grossed $3000 million in just three days!

It should be said that the box office was not particularly high, nor did it break any records.

It's already outstanding, but the key issue is that this movie didn't receive much attention.

When screenings really pick up, that is, if Regal Entertainment, the largest theater chain in the United States, gives it a large number of screenings, the box office of this movie will definitely rise even higher.

Currently, AMC is still the dominant player.

Such a result is already impressive enough.

In terms of box office revenue, Cloverfield has now grossed 2.4 million RMB.

This was the North American market, and such good news naturally spread back to China very quickly.

"awesome!"

When Bingbing saw the news, she became very excited.

In China, Cloverfield is currently losing out to The Banquet in terms of screenings.

After all, this isn't a blockbuster.

Moreover, this can be considered a Sino-US co-production.

It must be said that when it comes to Sino-US co-productions, we still need to involve China Film Group.

Otherwise, there will be problems with importing films, scheduling films, and getting them approved.

Fortunately, Ma Xun had considered this beforehand: the American version of our movie is quite different from the Chinese version.

Some of the more gory parts were simply deleted.

And now that they're performing so well in the US, they absolutely have to brag about it!

Bingbing is full of energy now. She appears in a brand new outfit every day at promotional events.

What made her even happier was that the box office results from mainland China were also released!

During the three-day New Year's holiday, "Cloverfield" surpassed 4000 million views!
This result is absolutely fantastic!
Currently, "The Banquet" has only grossed a meager 7000 million yuan at the box office.

This is a super blockbuster from Huayi Brothers.

But now... hehe!
Our chance has come!
Bingbing is going all out, doing events everywhere, and of course, Anne Hathaway is there too.

Of course, the other stars under Ma Xun's management couldn't be idle either.

People recommended this movie through various means.

This immediately created a celebrity hype effect.

Cough cough, it's basically the feeling of selling products through live streaming.

And so, the next day...

Cloverfield has officially surpassed 5000 million views!
Once you cross this threshold, a grand and magnificent scene unfolds.

Therefore, the cinemas cannot afford to make a foolish mistake.

Bingbing quickly received the latest news.

"Shanghai Film Union and New Film Union will significantly increase the number of screenings!"

These two cinema chains are currently ranked first and second.

One is the Shanghai film circle, like Shanghai Film Group, and the other is the Beijing film circle, like the New Film Union, which was run by China Film Group.

The two big names in the cinema industry have already given their approval, so everything is ready and the right opportunity has arrived!

But once this news came out, Huayi was ruined!
……

Hua Yi, the Wang brothers' office.

It was quiet now. The two men were facing a piece of paper, their brows furrowed.

It is clearly written above.

The screening schedule for "The Banquet" will be adjusted.

What it really means is to reduce the number of screenings.

If there are no screenings, this movie will be ruined!
What if we can't even break 100 million?
The two brothers looked at each other and fell silent, because the worst outcome was... Huayi going bankrupt!
(End of this chapter)