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Chapter 221 The Alliance of Wang Luodan and Zhao Liying!

On Halloween, James couldn't sit still.

The Purge is the second theatrical film independently produced by Pangu Pictures.

Despite the foundation laid by the first film, he was still somewhat anxious.

A film's box office figures are very likely to reflect a company's standing in the Hollywood independent film scene.

Most importantly, it determines the treatment he receives at parties.

"Don't wander around the set. Can't you see everyone's busy?"

Tian Xiaole yelled irritably, his impatience and agitation making him seem like someone incapable of accomplishing great things.

"If you're really worried about box office numbers, you should go to the theaters and check the attendance rates, instead of circling around in front of me."

James quickly moved far away. Hollywood is producer-centric, and although he held the title of producer, he dared not utter a word in front of Tian Xiaole.

After this period of filming, the main creators of the production team have figured out Tian Xiaole's temperament.
Tian Xiaole will unleash her fury without hesitation if anything affects filming or interferes with the crew.

But after filming ended, he became a completely different person, very easy to talk to.

James, who had just left, returned: "Boss, I almost forgot about this, an invitation to a cocktail party."

Tian Xiaole frowned. James wasn't someone who lacked common sense; why was he coming back to bother them?
"Just refuse any kind of party or reception; I can't leave during filming."

James quickly explained:

"It's the project launch party for the movie 'Shutter Island,' and Leonardo DiCaprio specifically invited you to attend."

Leonardo?

Tian Xiaole and he had only spoken on the phone once, so they weren't exactly close.

If you have nothing else to do, you can go take a look around. The film crew is waiting right now, and wasting a day can be quite an expense.

"Please politely decline for me..."

Just as Tian Xiaole was about to refuse, she saw the expectant look in James' eyes and instantly understood his little scheme:
"You go in my place."

"Okay, boss, I'll definitely pass on your greetings and also see if there are any cooperation opportunities."

James said with a laugh, "One second I was worried about the box office, and the next second my vanity is overflowing."

Tian Xiaole nodded. Leonardo DiCaprio's influence in Hollywood is undeniable.

The scripts for A-level projects all have to go through him; this is no exaggeration.

Movies starring him are almost guaranteed to be box office hits.

But the pay is also expensive.

He earns $2000 million for each film he stars in, plus a share of the film's global box office revenue.

Tian Xiaole wasn't interested in commercial films, and art films were too expensive; besides, he wouldn't be making any more art films anytime soon.

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Keanu Reeves plays John Wick, who returns home to find his wife's dog murdered and his vintage car missing.

It was obvious that a group of thugs stole his car, and while the dog was discovering it, they killed the dog.

Keanu Reeves was furious; Snoopy was his only source of emotional support and his spiritual companion.

Seeing the golden retriever's miserable death, the dog's head was smashed open, and it vowed to punish the murderer.

Looking at Keanu's vengeful eyes on the monitor, Tian Xiaole felt as if his lost life had found its purpose.

“Click.

This one passed.

Tian Xiaole waved to Zhou Zhaolong, who was not far away:
"Ah Long, for the gunfight scene later, you take the extras through the scene once to make sure things don't get chaotic during filming."

"Okay, director."

Zhou Zhaolong nodded. When he wasn't filming, he acted as a martial arts instructor, directing the extras in their rehearsals.

He had no complaints about it and was very proactive.

If I can gain recognition, I won't have to worry about not having roles to play in the future.

Keanu wasn't idle either; he was familiarizing himself with the firearm he would be using later, a Heckler & Koch P30L pistol.

The gun is 196 mm long, weighs 687 grams unloaded, has a magazine capacity of 15 rounds, and is equipped with a silencer.

The model guns prepared by the film crew are more expensive than real guns in the United States, a country where gun ownership is legal.

"All departments, prepare! Action!"

As soon as the script supervisor finished clapping, several cars came to a stop at high speed.

After learning that the car was stolen from John Wick, they decided to strike first.

A dozen or so thugs got out of the car, carrying pistols and AK47 assault rifles.

Da da da……

Bullets poured out, sparks flying from the muzzle.
In the footage, when the sound of a car braking suddenly is heard, Keanu, as a professional assassin, immediately becomes alert.

Gunshots rang out. He nimbly hid behind the sofa and, while the enemy was reloading, he slipped into the kitchen.

The guns he had buried were dug up again.

He quickly checked the gun, loaded the bullets, and inserted the magazine—a series of actions performed with fluid ease.

biubiubiu……

He gripped the gun with both hands, aimed, fired, and the man fell—all in one fluid motion.

This set of standard tactical movements was clean and efficient, bringing out the genes ingrained in the bones of a top assassin.

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The release date of "Lust, Caution" in China was changed twice due to its content, and it was finally set for November 1st.

The film had already been released in other countries or regions and achieved good box office results.

Mainland audiences were thoroughly engrossed, with netizens online searching for the full, high-definition version.
Everyone knows that explicit scenes will be cut, but it still attracts many viewers with critical minds to go to the theater looking for clues.

Inside a restaurant, Wang Luodan and Zhao Liying looked at the dishes on the table, but had no appetite at all.

The content related to "human beings" was not suitable for large-scale roadshows, so none of them went to the United States.

The two kept refreshing their phones, waiting for news about the movie's box office.

James promised to inform them as soon as the box office figures were available.

"Liying, how much do you think the movie will do at the box office?" "Hmm..." Zhao Liying thought for a moment and slowly said, "As long as it's not worse than the first one."

Seeing her teammates' lack of confidence, Wang Luodan put down her phone and said somewhat dejectedly:

"We've both agreed to be together, so why isn't Brother Le interested at all?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Liying's face visibly flushed red; it was so embarrassing to talk about this.

They agreed on a whim, but were rejected when they asked in person, which made them doubt their own charm.

Surprisingly, it didn't achieve the effect of 1+1 being greater than 2.

Looking back now, I think I've practically dug a three-bedroom apartment out of the soles of my feet.

Then Wang Luodan said indignantly, "I don't know what kind of sorcery Qin Lan used to make Brother Le look at her differently and get the opportunity to go to Hollywood."

Zhao Liying comforted him, "Don't worry, Director Tian will definitely dump her once he gets tired of her. We're the ones who belong in the company."

"Haha... Liying is right, we are the ones who truly belong to Brother Le."

Wang Luodan naturally assumed that all the company's artists were Tian Xiaole's private property.

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[Fast] On set.

James had learned his lesson and stopped hanging around Tian Xiaole, anxiously waiting for news instead.

The opening day box office figures for "Humans" are coming out soon.

Tian Xiaole didn't pay much attention; he was giving Qin Lan acting instructions, and this time it was a serious instruction.

The next scene to be filmed is her first appearance as Ah Lan.

Keanu arrived at the hotel looking for clues, and she was responsible for receiving him; the two had been friends for many years.

"Go and get ready. We'll start filming in ten minutes."

"Okay, Dad... Director."

Qin Lan was used to it, and almost mixed personal relationships into her work.

Tian Xiaole was looking at the shooting schedule when her phone, which was on the table, started buzzing.

As if receiving some kind of signal, James eagerly handed over his phone, glancing at the incoming call number:
"Boss, it's Lionsgate on the phone."

Tian Xiaole nodded and took the phone.

Mike Byrne said with an envious tone, "Tian, ​​congratulations, another successful low-budget film. Lionsgate is really proud..."

How much did it gross?

Tian Xiaole asked directly,
"The film opened on 2160 screens and grossed $1120 million on its opening day in North America, and is expected to surpass the box office of the first film."

Upon hearing this data, James suddenly burst into laughter: "Haha, boss, we succeeded again."

"Once the movie finishes its run in theaters, we should hold a celebration party."

In response to Mike Byrne's reminder, Tian Xiaole laughed and said, "Haha, I'll let you know when the time comes, Mr. Mike."

This kind of niche film has a fixed audience and a successful first film, so Tian Xiaole seemed quite calm.

Based on the opening day data, as long as the word-of-mouth doesn't collapse, the global box office is expected to surpass that of the first film.

Tian Xiaole hung up the phone and looked at James, who had a happy expression on his face: "I'll give you credit for that."

"Thank you, boss, for bringing me one step closer to Beverly Hills."

James still remembers the large estate he longed for.

Shooting continues.

Keanu Reeves learns that the killer of his dog is the son of his former boss, but his determination to seek revenge remains unwavering.

The big boss wanted to settle it with money, but he refused, insisting on paying with his life.

In the second gunfight scene, the main gun used is still the P30L, and the pistol used is the Glock 26.

The gunfight remained clean and efficient, employing the Mozambican shooting method: first aim at the enemy's chest and fire two shots in quick succession, rendering them immobile.

Finish the job with another shot to the head, making sure the target is eliminated.

In order to find clues about the killer, Keanu went to the "hotel" to inquire about information.

Qin Lan wore a gray suit with a white shirt, a bow tie, and exquisite makeup; her overall look was that of an urban elite.

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Upon learning of the box office results, James immediately informed Wang Luodan and Zhao Liying.

Meanwhile, in China, it was the dead of night.

The next morning, Wang Luodan and Zhao Liying, who had slept together the night before, ostensibly wanted to get to know each other better.

The first thing the two did upon waking up was to check their phones.

Upon seeing such outstanding results, they were stunned for a moment, exchanged glances, and then let out screams.

They jumped and bounced on their hotel bed, celebrating their first successful foray into Hollywood.

ah ah ah...

"Haha, I'm going to post a blog entry."

Panting, Wang Luodan logged into her Leyu blog account and began writing content.

"I want to post it too."

After discussing it for a while, a blog post was born.

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"Directed and written by Tian Xiaole, directed by James, and starring Frank, Li Ying, and me... [The Purge 2] grossed $1120 million on its opening day in North America..."

After Wang Luodan published her post, she tagged Zhao Liying's account.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Liying changed her title and forwarded the article.

The media has a keen sense of smell and quickly confirmed the box office figures, giving them extensive coverage.

After all, two more actors from China have gone abroad.

Even the news that "Lust, Caution" grossed over 10 million yuan on its opening day was suppressed.

Everyone knows that this movie achieved such high ratings by relying on its sex appeal.

(End of this chapter)