Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Chapter 122 Bragging (20/40)

Although Cheng Yuan is currently only releasing art films, those art films are doing quite well at the box office.

Moreover, with the release of "Let the Bullets Fly," Cheng Yuan's "small goal" left a deep impression.

At the time, he was met with a lot of ridicule from the media and people in the industry.

But the result?

With a box office of 350 million, what's wrong with saying that 200 million is a small goal?

No one underestimated Cheng Yuan's ability to predict the film market.

Moreover, both of the low-budget films his company invested in were huge profits.

This alone demonstrates Cheng Yuan's predictive ability in the film market.

As for Cheng Yuan's words, which carried a hint of personal resentment, they simply listened to them.

It wasn't that they were unaware of the feud between Cheng Yuan and Wu Yusen, but rather that they knew Cheng Yuan wouldn't belittle a film because of a feud with the director.

Didn't Cheng Yuan keep saying that "Kekexili" is a good movie?

But what about his relationship with Lu Chuan?

That kid doesn't dare to show his face now, because if he does, people will ask him "why he gave up treatment".

"What are Director Cheng's thoughts on the film 'The Forbidden Kingdom'?"

Huo Wenxi suddenly asked.

Emperor Entertainment did not invest in that film, but thanks to City Dragons, it should be able to secure distribution in some regions.

"I'm not optimistic," Cheng Yuan said, "regardless of either word-of-mouth or box office performance. Of course, this is just one person's opinion."

There are probably more people who are optimistic about "The Forbidden Kingdom" than about John Woo's "Red Cliff".

They were all quite optimistic about it and even wanted to get involved, but Hua Yi stopped them from entering.

The first collaboration between two kung fu superstars is generating a lot of buzz.

Moviegoers have high expectations for this film.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Yuan didn't think it was a good idea.

Could it also be tinged with some personal resentment?

After all, the feud between Cheng Yuan and Hua Yi was common knowledge.

Why?

Han Sanping was somewhat surprised; he actually thought highly of this movie.

"Although the director made 'The Lion King,' that was an animated film," Cheng Yuan said. "Besides, the male lead isn't Jet Li or Cheng Long. The key is the story. The screenwriter and director are both Westerners, and they're even using 'Journey to the West' as inspiration? I'm not optimistic about the combination of kung fu and mythology. There's nothing wrong with combining kung fu and mythology, but the key is how to portray two kung fu superstars? I'm afraid that the higher the audience's expectations, the greater their disappointment will be."

What is the biggest selling point of The Forbidden Kingdom?

Cheng Long and Jet Li are two kung fu superstars.

But the male lead in the movie isn't either of them.

Isn't this a waste? Of course, it's also possible that it's difficult to achieve a proper balance.

There's a reason why kings don't meet.

Everyone nodded, but couldn't help glancing at Liu Yifei.

Everyone present knew that Huayi Brothers initially wanted to sign Liu Yifei to their company by offering her the lead role in this drama, but Liu Xiaoli stubbornly refused to budge.

She wanted to acquire resources but didn't want to join Huayi Brothers, leading to a stalemate. Eventually, Liu Yifei gave up.

Looking back now, Cheng Yuan's influence can be seen in this.

No one expected that Huayi Brothers would sign Liu Yifei, who was supposed to be the female lead in this drama, but instead signed Xiao Yanzi.

Little Swallow plays Golden Swallow and even boasts about "fate".

What kind of fate is that?

However, Xiao Yanzi is indeed very popular now, as she is one of the four leading actresses. Her signing with Huayi Brothers has indeed boosted the company's reputation.

Of the four leading actresses, Huayi now boasts two.

Of the four top actresses and two top actresses, Huayi Brothers now boasts three.

It has to be said that Huayi is really good at poaching talent.

Most of the popular artists at Huayi Brothers were not cultivated by them, but rather poached.

Cheng Yuan is now looking forward to the competition between Dan Dan and Bingbing for the title of Huayi Brothers' top female singer. I wonder if they'll end up fighting tooth and nail.

What are your thoughts on the box office performance of "Taken"?

Han Sanping asked, but he wasn't really concerned about the movie "Love" that was released earlier.

Even if it flops at the box office like "Still Life", it's no big deal.

After all, this movie has already earned tens of millions just from its overseas rights.

His primary concern was clearly the blockbuster film "Taken".

This movie doesn't sell its copyright overseas; instead, it's sold through box office revenue sharing.

"Two hundred million!" Cheng Yuan said. "If the global box office isn't two hundred million, then it's a failure."

"Dollar?"

Jiang Wen couldn't help but ask a question.

After all, the film's investment was 200 million. If the global box office wasn't 200 million, it would be a huge loss.

"Otherwise what?"

Cheng Yuan said casually.

The original film grossed over $200 million worldwide, but Cheng Yuan felt that his version was even more exciting than the original. If the box office was lower than the original, then it would be a failure.

Moreover, Cheng Long's global box office appeal is no less than that of the original actors.

There might be some limitations because it's a Chinese-language film, but definitely not significant, since Cheng Yuan also made an English version.

"You're aiming for the highest-grossing Chinese-language film worldwide, aren't you?" Jiang Wen said. "And you call this walking on thin ice?"

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The highest-grossing Chinese-language film globally right now is undoubtedly "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," which grossed over 100 million US dollars.

That's still quite a distance from two hundred million dollars.

With an investment of 200 million Chinese dollars and a box office of 200 million US dollars, that's a huge profit. If you also include other copyrights and DVD sales, then this movie is incredibly lucrative.

"A small goal?"

Han Sanping snapped out of his daze and couldn't help but blurt out.

"Is this a small goal?" Cheng Yuan couldn't help but say. "I'm only saying this in private. I wouldn't say it in front of the media."

"So what would you say?"

Jiang Wen couldn't help but ask curiously, "Back then, Cheng Yuan's phrase 'small goal' contributed an amazing amount of popularity to 'Let the Bullets Fly'."

"What else can I say? Just brag," Cheng Yuan said. "If you don't even have confidence in yourself, how can moviegoers have confidence in your film?"

The others laughed too.

Promoting a movie is all about praising it positively, isn't it?

After the dinner, Cheng Yuan first took Liu Yifei home before going home himself.

Of course, it wasn't him driving; it was his bodyguard and assistant, Yang Yi.

Don't drive while drinking, don't drink while driving.

"Why did you drink so much?"

When Liu Xiaoli saw Liu Yifei return, she immediately frowned.

She knew that her daughter had gone to find Cheng Yuan.

"I went to a dinner party with Cheng Yuan," Liu Yifei said in a low voice. "There was no pressure to drink at the dinner party."

"He took you to a dinner party?"

Liu Xiaoli frowned.

Dinner parties are common in the entertainment industry, but some of them are not so friendly to female celebrities.

However, without any pressure to drink, the dinner was quite nice.

"Chairman Han said it was to celebrate Cheng Yuan's success," Liu Yifei said. "Apart from President Yu of Bernard, everyone else has cooperated with Cheng Yuan."

"Are you two dating?"

Liu Xiaoli immediately understood why Cheng Yuan had brought Liu Yifei there.

If that's the case, then they'll have a much easier time in the industry from now on.

With a Palme d'Or-winning director, and one who can make money, protecting him, major studios will give him some face.

Moreover, Cheng Yuan is not only a director, but his remote film and television business is also thriving; he's truly a double success in both film and television.

"Um!"

Liu Yifei lowered her head, then secretly looked up to see her mother's reaction. Seeing that she wasn't angry, she felt much relieved.

He gave this to me, saying it was a token of our love.

As Liu Yifei spoke, she took something out of her bag, her words carrying a hint of boasting.

"The Palme d'Or?" Liu Yifei was stunned for a moment upon seeing it, and said, "Isn't he keeping it for himself?"

Other award-winning filmmakers treasure their trophies, but Cheng Yuan simply gave them away.

They really are willing to spend that much.

That's the Palme d'Or, not the Golden Statue, Golden Rooster, or Golden Horse...

"I'll keep it for him," Liu Yifei said. "He said if he gets another one later, he'll keep it for himself."

Want another one?

Liu Xiaoli wanted to say he was arrogant, after all, the Palme d'Or was not so easy to win.

But she couldn't bring herself to say it.

Cheng Yuan is only 23 years old. It's not impossible for him to become a director who has won two Palme d'Or awards.

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