Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

Chapter 41 Breaking the Game: IMDB!

Los Angeles is the second largest city in North America and the largest city in the Western region.

Although this place is known as the "City of Angels", the security environment is really not satisfactory.

After leaving the Universal Studios headquarters, Lin Yuan and the two directors drove to Beverly Hills, a place known as the dreamland of the world's wealthy and renowned as "the most prestigious residential area in the world."

As the most famous city within a city in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills has the most upscale commercial street in the world.

This is where the world's top luxury brands gather. Every store decorates its facade at all costs, making it look magnificent.
The marble statues that can be seen everywhere on the street, combined with the luxurious brass doors and arch fountains, make the street appear even more imposing.

“No matter how many times I come here, I can’t help but be mesmerized by the sight,” Director Johnston said.

"This is the decadent yet charming smell of capitalism, so pure." Lin Yuan joked with a smile.

Director Cohen, who was driving, asked, "We're almost there. Should we turn right?"

"Yes, the address Mr. Eisen gave is right there." Lin Yuan looked at the address in his hand and confirmed.

Of course, Lin Yuan couldn't afford a mansion in Beverly Hills, but Mr. Eisen lent him one for temporary residence, so they stayed there tonight.

The vehicle drove along the street and came to a small manor covering an area of ​​6000 square meters and drove into it.

A familiar Hummer off-road vehicle was already parked there. Lin Yuan jumped out of the car and walked towards the burly figure.

"Uncle, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"I heard you made a big bet today. Tell me about it quickly." Vin Diesel gave Lin Yuan a hug and asked.

Strictly speaking, today's bet with director Sommers does not involve Vin Diesel.

But if they really lose the bet, the two directors and Lin Yuan will have to leave Hollywood in disgrace, and Vin Diesel will also be deeply implicated and very uncomfortable.

So Lin Yuan said with some guilt: "I'm sorry for getting you into trouble, but don't worry, we won't lose."

Vin Diesel: "Damage me? I'm not worried about that. I'm worried about your career, which is just about to take off, being frustrated."

Hearing his words, Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel warm: He is worried about me, but shouldn't he be more worried about himself?
Vin Diesel's acting career has actually been quite bumpy.

Vin Diesel, born in 1967, made his first film appearance in 1990 when he was 23 years old.

After that, he has been playing various supporting roles and small roles.

Until 1997, when he participated in "Saving Private Ryan", he could only play a small supporting role.

After ten years of struggling in Hollywood, he finally played the second male lead in "The Fast and the Furious", which can only be considered a small-budget production.

After so much effort, the business that had just started to make some progress was affected by Lin Yuan.

But Vin Diesel didn't have any resentment. His first reaction was to worry about Lin Yuan. How could he not be moved?

So Lin Yuan said, "We won't lose."

"Is 'The Mummy Returns' bad? Are you so confident?" asked Vin Diesel.

Lin Yuan shook his head. "Not only is it not bad, it can actually be called a classic fantasy film. The quality is excellent."

He would not belittle his opponent's excellent work just because of his hostile relationship with director Sommers.

"So you're not optimistic about the box office of 'The Mummy Returns'? You think it'll be critically acclaimed but not commercially successful?" Director Johnston also came over and said.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the North American box office should reach $2.8 million, and the global box office should exceed $6 million."

In the previous life, "The Mummy Returns" had a North American box office of 2.02 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of 4.3 million U.S. dollars, and it was a big hit both inside and outside the wall.

In this life, "The Mummy Returns" obtained more publicity and promotion resources, so Lin Yuan revised his estimate.

If Lin Yuan's estimate is correct, with this result, "The Mummy Returns" is likely to win the annual box office championship.

Compared with the 2000 global box office champion "Mission Impossible 2", which was 5.46 million US dollars.

"F*ck!" Director Cohen cursed. "Are you kidding me? How are we going to win?" Director Johnston also shouted.

"Can we start packing up and leaving now?" Vin Diesel said with a wry smile.

"Note my premise: if there are no accidents!"

"Accident? Lin Yuan, can you tell fortunes?" Director Cohen looked curious.

"Magical Eastern divination?" Director Johnston asked.

"The accident you're talking about doesn't mean you want to kill Director Sommers with a flying knife, right?" Vin Diesel thought more exaggeratedly.

"What are you talking about! Each one is more unreliable than the other." Lin Yuan shook his head and said, "We Chinese have an old saying that success or failure is determined by the right time, place, and people."

"Damn it! What bothers me most is hearing you Chinese people say, there's an old saying..." Vin Diesel recalled the fear of being dominated.

"If you interrupt me again, I won't say anything." Lin Yuan replied.

"Just tell me, let's all shut up," said Director Cohen.

"Timing means choosing the right time, which is the release date of the movie."

"Geographical advantage means occupying a favorable position, which means taking the initiative in scheduling films."

"Harmony among people means winning people's hearts, and those who are righteous will have many supporters. This means gaining more people's likes and support."

"I understand every word you say, but I still don't understand what you're trying to do when it comes to forming sentences," Director Johnston complained.

"You Orientals' twists and turns are really frustrating." Director Cohen nodded in agreement.

"Geographical advantage refers to our joint promotion and marketing plan. As long as we do a good job, we can get good returns by bundling the two films." Lin Yuan began to explain.

"I can understand that, but what are the right time and right people?" Director Cohen continued to ask.

"People's harmony means we must learn to use the methods of the new era to win the favor of as many high-quality users as possible."

"Still don't understand."

“What age group are the best moviegoers?”

"Of course it's young people. They are the main consumers. They go to the movies in groups, and if they like a movie they will watch it a second time or even more," Director Johnston replied.

"Then how do we win over these young people?" Lin Yuan asked further.

"Advertising on TV, radio, magazines, newspapers and other media?" Director Cohen was not sure.

Lin Yuan rolled his eyes in his heart, sir, times have changed.

The Internet age has arrived, quietly showing its huge influence, especially its dominant influence on young people.

It's time to show the true power of the Internet, and Lin Yuan is ready to open everyone's eyes.

"Have you heard of a website called IMDB? At my suggestion, Mr. Eisen invested in this company."

"No."

"I rarely go online, so I'm not very familiar with it."

"Go check it out, you'll have a completely new perspective. We're now a major shareholder with real influence in IMDB, and we hold the power to define what makes a movie good or bad!"

Lin Yuan smiled and continued, "We have the right time, right place, and right people on our side. 'The Mummy Returns' is powerful, but it's just a castle on the beach."

"By the way, you haven't told me the right time yet. How can we take advantage of it?" Director Cohen asked.

"Let me keep this a secret for now. Two monsters will join forces and teach Director Sommers a lesson."

(End of this chapter)