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

Chapter 123 Your movies won't run into each other, will they? (21/40)

The film "Love" is scheduled for release in mid-June.

Taken is scheduled for release in mid-July.

Both films have already started their promotional campaigns, but the former has a larger promotional effort, given that it will be released a month earlier.

Of course, the marketing and distribution of the two films were clearly not on the same level. Although Amour had the gimmick of winning the Palme d'Or, it was ultimately an art film.

And what about the other one?

A commercial blockbuster with an investment of 200 million.

Moreover, a considerable amount of money was already allocated for the marketing and distribution of "Taken". The marketing and distribution budget for "Love" was basically only a fraction of that for "Taken".

Cheng Yuan participated in many promotional activities and interview programs.

The focus of the publicity was naturally the movie "Love".

"The movie 'Love' is a love story, a true love story."

Is "Love" a romance film?

That's not a problem either, and in terms of promotion, saying it that way is more appealing to audiences than calling it an "art film" or a "drama."

Want to know what true love is like?

Then go watch "Love".

Is this false advertising?

Obviously not.

True love isn't about romantic dates or sweet nothings; it's about companionship, support, and...

Whether you think it or not, I think "Love" is about true love.

Film buffs may not be very interested in an art film, but they are quite interested in romance films.

When it comes to publicity, it's important to find the right direction.

Pirates of the Caribbean 3 was released in early June.

This film was originally scheduled to be released on the 12th, but it was moved up by ten days.

This is probably unrelated to the fact that "Love" will be released on June 15th.

The movie did quite well at the box office; if I remember correctly, it grossed over 100 million yuan in China.

However, Chow Yun-fat's role in the film was hard to describe, and he naturally received a lot of criticism.

Cheng Yuan ignored this and occasionally went on dates with Liu Yifei, but he spent most of his time preparing for "The Witch" rather than doing promotional work.

Filming for this movie will begin shortly after the release of "Taken".

Of course, Cheng Yuan attended quite a few so-called symposiums during this period.

On Friday, June 15th, the film "Love" will be released.

Although it's an art film, it won the Palme d'Or, which is quite a buzz. Combined with Cheng Yuan's previous reputation and box office appeal, it's getting a good number of screenings.

"Love" didn't have a premiere; it was released directly, but many people in the industry went to see it immediately.

They wanted to see what this Palme d'Or-winning film was like.

This includes poet Chen, and Zhang Yimou, who was busy with the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

"Cold and realistic," Chen the poet said. "He actually used this style."

He seemed somewhat surprised, or perhaps pondering what style he would use to film this script.

"Isn't Cheng Yuan only in his twenties? He actually made a film about love, marriage, and companionship." Chen Hong said with some surprise, "I actually saw a fear of aging in the film."

"He is indeed a genius."

Poet Chen couldn't help but say something.

The media wanted to use him and Cheng Yuan to create hype, even to have Cheng Yuan put him down, but Cheng Yuan didn't. Instead, Cheng Yuan humbled himself and spoke with great respect and admiration for him, which left him with a very good impression of Cheng Yuan's "humility".

Chen Hong simply smiled.

How could he not be a genius?

He won the Palme d'Or in his twenties and has produced three international Best Actor winners and one international Best Actress winner.

As for why Cheng Yuan didn't engage in any criticism or disparagement?

Perhaps it was because of the Beijing Film Academy, or perhaps because they had previously supported him, and he was returning the favor.

Perhaps Cheng Yuan didn't want to be praised too highly.

"He's excellent at casting," Chen Shiren continued. "Not only was the female lead's performance amazing, but the male lead's was too."

Chen Hong nodded. She felt that the male and female leads weren't acting at all, but rather the characters themselves.

"The script is amazing." After reading it, Zhang Yimou looked at Zhang Weiping and said, "Are you really not going to consider what I mentioned to you last time?"

What's wrong?

That naturally refers to collaborating with Cheng Yuan.

"I'll think about it."

Zhang Weiping hesitated for a moment, then managed to utter a sentence.

If Cheng Yuan were just a screenwriter or a director, he wouldn't mind Zhang Yimou collaborating with him.

After all, Cheng Yuan's script is indeed good, and more importantly, it's profitable.

Especially art films.

As for commercial films?

Although "Taken" hasn't been released yet, the box office success of "Let the Bullets Fly" speaks for itself.

Cheng Yuan is a screenwriter, and almost all the films he has co-wrote have been huge successes.

Zhang Weiping naturally wanted to make money, but Cheng Yuan was the boss of a film and television company.

Moreover, the company is doing very well, with its movies not only selling like hotcakes at the box office but also achieving amazing ratings for its TV dramas, making it a success in both film and television.

Remote Film & Television earns much more than his company.

He was afraid that Zhang Yimou would have a good working relationship with him and then abandon him.

Their relationship was already somewhat strained.

He was also well aware of what gave him the power to act so arrogantly in the industry.

And what about Cheng Yuan?

That bastard gives out shares to any company he hires; if he were to poach Zhang Yimou, he'd go all out.

Damn it, you idiot!

You're damaging the industry.

He felt that Zhang Yimou had a problem with him, which was caused by that bastard Cheng Yuan.

Zhang Yimou glanced at Zhang Weiping, then sighed, his dissatisfaction growing within him.

Cheng Yuan's script is so tempting.

"A genius?"

After watching "Love," Feng Xiaogang didn't give a review, but just muttered something under his breath.

"This movie probably won't do very well at the box office," Xu Fan said, glancing at Feng Xiaogang. "The style is a bit like a documentary. It probably won't appeal to moviegoers."

Awards are a sore point for Feng Xiaogang, so let's talk about box office revenue.

Feng Xiaogang is now undoubtedly the top box office star in China.

She never expected her ex-boyfriend's student to be so fierce.

"When has that kid's movie ever had a bad box office performance?" Feng Xiaogang shook his head and said, "Besides, this movie sold its overseas rights for tens of millions of dollars. In addition, judging from the occupancy rate in the theater just now, the opening day box office won't be bad."

"You've had drinks with him a few times, what did you think?" Xu Fan asked. "It's a pity, if it weren't for his feud with Huayi, perhaps the two of you could have collaborated. He's a very capable screenwriter."

Cheng Yuan did drink with Feng Xiaogang a few times and they talked quite a bit at the table, but they didn't become close friends.

Several times, it was Jiang Wen who organized the gatherings.

"That kid is not only a strong screenwriter, but also extremely shrewd in the market," Feng Xiaogang said. "It might not have been a bad thing for me if he hadn't come to Huayi."

Why?

Now that Cheng Yuanzhen has come to Huayi, given the Wang brothers' character, will they still value him so much?

As for the relationship between Cheng Yuan and Hua Yi, what does it have to do with me, Feng Xiaogang?

"Your movie won't run into this, will it?"

Xu Fan suddenly spoke up, which made Feng Xiaogang frown.

We may not encounter it now, but we might not in the future.

Cheng Yuan's box office performance is quite good, not low at all.

If "Taken" becomes a huge hit, his box office appeal will be even stronger.

"We'll see when we run into each other," Feng Xiaogang said. "We definitely won't run into each other this year. His big movie with Chenglong is going to be released next month, and his other movie hasn't even started filming yet, so it definitely won't be released until next year."

As for next year?

He estimates that no films will be released.

Besides, even if he were to run into someone, he wouldn't be afraid.

Would I, Feng Xiaogang, be afraid of Cheng Yuan?