China Entertainment 1997.

Chapter 620 Hollywood Hu Baoyi, Chinese Cao Guanren
On August 8th, a stadium in New York, USA, where "Now You See Me" held its world premiere ceremony.

This should also be the first time that Cao Xuan held a large-scale premiere abroad. There was no similar event in the previous "Taken" series.

This time, it was also Warner's intention to build momentum, coupled with the need for exposure during the summer campaign, that's why they made such a premiere.

As the host, Cao Xuan also mobilized his own contacts and invited some friends to help him.

To be honest, a similar award ceremony cannot be supported by the crew of "Now You See Me", or it is just a gimmick, and some friends from the entertainment industry need to come out to shout and shout. The more stars, the more exposure and attention.

At around 4:50 p.m. local time, the premiere ceremony is about to begin. Many media from Hollywood came to watch, and there were also many Asian faces.

Usually, similar to the North American premiere of Hollywood blockbusters, the domestic basically just reproduce some photos and translate a wave of news from the American media.

But this time is different, Cao Xuan made such a big battle, and made it clear that he wanted to make a big move, which attracted a lot of domestic attention.

Wherever there is heat, there is a gathering place for the media. Websites or media such as the three major portals and Penguin have sent full-time reporters to the United States to follow up and report. Not only the mainland, but also Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea are also present.

It can be seen that the Asian side attaches great importance to "Now You See Me" or Cao Xuan's campaign in Hollywood this time.

Wang Ya is a reporter from Sohu. While fiddling with the camera, he looked at the Penguin reporter next to him and winked.

"Brother, if you have any inside information, please share it."

"We've been going back and forth, where can I get the inside story?"

The Penguin reporter couldn't laugh or cry, but Wang Ya didn't believe it: "Isn't Cao Xuan your boss? You don't have any exclusive news."

"He's the boss, and I can't get in touch with an errand runner, let alone he has direct descendants."

The Penguin reporter pouted at a group of reporters not far away, which was Fengyun Studio under Cao Xuan.

In the past two years, relying on the rise of Penguin Portal and Weibo, Fengyun Studio has developed rapidly. It has mastered many well-known media and a large number of information and news accounts, and initially completed its own media matrix.

The original plan was for Fengyun Studio to set up its own information platform, but later it was deemed unnecessary.

Fengyun Studio has always had a deep cooperation with Penguin, and even a lot of news information on Penguin Portal and Weibo comes from Fengyun.

At the same time, in the past two years, Fengyun Studio has successively carried out in-depth cooperation with the three major portal websites and other platforms, and even produced or launched related independent news channels and information programs on Penguin Star, LeTV and Youku respectively.

The more deeply involved with these platforms, Fengyun Studio is in a state of detachment to some extent.

One party provides the platform, and the other party provides the content.Everyone is relatively independent, cooperates with each other, and takes what they need.

However, if Fengyun Studio changes direction and starts to build its own platform, it will easily conflict with other website platforms, and even cause all platforms to jointly suppress and resist the media matrix that Fengyun has finally created.

Even Cao Xuan, the shareholder, can't stop this point, after all, it hurts the fundamental interests of others, and this is a matter of principle.

In this way, it is better to maintain the status quo of Fengyun Studio and focus on the media matrix.

Although some potential and prospects of Fengyun Studio may be sacrificed, it is a good thing for Cao Xuan.

He has no shortage of Internet platform resources, such as Mtime.com, Weibo, Penguin, Box Games... and Toutiao, which he just invested in not long ago, has good relationships with major portals and Baidu.

I dare not say that I can cover the sky with one hand, but Boss Cao said that all major Internet platforms have to sell face.

In contrast, the media matrix attribute of Fengyun Studio is actually more important to Cao Xuan, and he will escort himself and Fanxing, adding bricks and tiles.

The birth of Fengyun Studio has strong utilitarian and tool attributes, so it must also develop according to Cao Xuan's needs under Cao Xuan's needs.

Of course, these words are cruel, but Fengyun Studio is really doing well.

In addition to the official media, the comprehensive volume and strength of independent news media can be ranked in the top three.

Even the three major portals and Penguin News and other information platforms, whether it is popularity, influence, media resources, public opinion methods, etc., may not be the opponent of Fengyun Studio if they are singled out.

It is no exaggeration to say that under the full force of Fengyun Studio, they can discredit a first-line star within three days just by catching wind and shadow.

If there is some substantive evidence or some material support in hand, this first-line star can be beaten to death.

However, Cao Xuan would not use this thing in his hand to harm others, but he can protect himself by not harming others. He and Fan Xingxi have maintained a good reputation and image over the years, and Fengyun Studio has contributed a lot.

How can the entertainment industry be so pure, kind and beautiful? Cao Xuan and Fan Xingxi are so popular, the wind is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

The entertainment industry only eats so much, Cao Xuan and Fan Xingxi eat more, and the others eat less, so it's strange if they don't hate it.

How could artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan and other circles or capital have not acted, but Cao Xuan had already been prepared and had enough cards in his hand.

It can be said that if it is not for the theater chain and capital in hand, the media matrix protection should be deployed early.

Cao Xuan's scumbag is not just a stalker, but evidence of a crime being mobilized and attacked, and he has to be blamed for all kinds of messes.

Fan Xiaopang, Liu Tianxian, Da Mimi and others are not in the good times they are now. Each of them adds dozens of black material at least every year.

What about giving birth to a son, a bus, a transgender person, a lily, smelly feet, my husband...

Of course, the three of them are not 100% good people, but some black material is unscrupulous and deliberately smeared. Without a backer, they can only accept it abruptly.

There are too many artists who have been smeared and died. Even if they reverse the incident and prove their innocence, their careers have been delayed for so many years, and their reputations are half black. It's too late.

If you don't occupy the position of public opinion, if others get the right to speak, they can only be beaten passively.

Mr. Qian once said that not having a sword in his hand and having a sword in his hand are not completely different things, and Cao Xuan deeply agreed.

Cao Xuan doesn't want to play with public opinion to attack others, but he must never allow public opinion to be controlled by others and backlash against him, so no matter when, Cao Xuan always invests money in Fengyun Studio and raises a group of "uncrowned kings" of his own.

But no matter what, Fengyun Studio is indeed Cao Xuan's direct descendant, and they will always be the first to get information about Cao Xuan and Fan Xingxi.

This point has always made other media jealous, especially the Penguin reporter media who are also considered half of their own, and it is sour to mention this matter.

Fengyun Studio doesn't know the thoughts of the people next to them, and they don't care if they know.

The hostess took the camera to find an angle to record a few opening scenes, and then waited to enter the venue to film the premiere, and then there was a backstage interview with Da Mimi and Gal Gadot, so there was no time to be jealous.

As soon as 5 o'clock arrived, the premiere ceremony officially began to enter the venue, and the main creator of "Now You See Me" showed up first.

Just as the popular Tao Zong was the first to appear on the stage, he attracted Hollywood reporters to take pictures frantically, but the reporters in Asia were not interested. They waited until Da Mimi, who appeared later, excitedly picked up the camera.

Da Mimi wore a red dress with a waist and low cut, which was a little sexy, and she appeared on the stage with a curly blessing on her left arm.

The two of them have a faint CP posture in the movie, but they are not sure. If the sequel is filmed, it may also make the more popular Tao Zong establish a relationship with Da Mimi.

Commercial movies are realistic, and whoever is more famous will benefit the movie more, and there will inevitably be some care for the sequel.

Juan Fu was relatively restrained, and gently waved to the reporters and fans, with a bright smile on his face.

After all, there are several female stars in the entire Chinese entertainment industry who can walk the red carpet as the core in Hollywood. When they are not proud, when will they be proud.

Cao Xuan appeared at the finale of the main creation, wearing a black summer slim suit, refreshing.

The female companion is Gal Gadot. She is more extreme than Big Mimi. Not to mention the deep V, she is a little transparent. Cao Xuan dare not look down at her the whole time, both out of respect and fear of being caught in a scene that shouldn't appear.

All the main creators arrived, and then entered the venue. Only North Korea, the host, was standing near the entrance, ready to welcome the guests who came to join us.

The reporters also set up their machines one after another. To be honest, the red carpet was full of star lineups, and they were all curious about who Cao Xuan had invited.

The first one to appear was Coldplay, who can be regarded as Cao Xuan's old friends. After the autograph interview, Cao Xuan gave them high fives and hugs, thanking them for their support.

The reporters took pictures one after another, and Wang Ya, who had relatively little news from Europe and the United States, asked curiously, "Coldplay and Cao Xuan have a good relationship?"

"It's a very good friend. They often interact on Twitter. Last time Coldplay's concert in Singapore, Cao Xuan was a special guest performer."

"Yes, Cao Xuan's last world tour concert, Coldplay also assisted several times, the relationship is really strong."

"Fuck, Avril is here too?"

Watching Avril Lavigne appear with smoky makeup, some reporters burst out with foul language, which aroused the dissatisfaction of others.

"What a fuss, who doesn't know the relationship between the two of them, isn't it normal to come and stand around?"

"That's right, there are rumors that the two of them are having an affair. I also feel that something is wrong. The two are a little too close. This time, Cao Xuan also wrote a song for Avril Lavigne's new album, which entered the top ten of the Billboard singles chart. .”

"Tsk tsk, I don't envy mandarin ducks, I don't envy immortals, I envy Cao Xuan every day."

The reporters babbled and saw Taylor Swift again.

It is impossible for Taylor to be absent when Master's new movie is released. However, she has an event and is too busy. She rushed here from another city today, so she made an appearance, accepted an interview, gave a congratulatory gift, and left quietly.

It's just that there are also some friends of Cao Xuan in the singing circle, but compared with the previous few, they are less famous.

But the overall lineup is still very strong. According to the evaluation of a Hollywood reporter, with so many well-known singers, even if they can't win the Grammy, they can hold a music festival.

And Cao Xuan invited not only singers.

Soon, the appearance of Anne Hathaway caused commotion among the crowd.

Anne Hathaway has developed rapidly in the past two years. "Alice in Wonderland" has a global box office of 10.25 billion US dollars. Although she is not the number one heroine, she does perform well.

At present, there are constant film appointments, and she has also won some awards. This year, she also participated in the much-anticipated "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises" directed by Nolan, playing the role of Catwoman, and she is definitely a popular first-line actress in Hollywood.

The reason why "Taken 3" has not yet confirmed the launch time is actually negotiating Anne Hathaway's salary.

Compared to the not-so-high price of "Taken 2" before, Anne Hathaway asked for a price of 1000 million US dollars + 5% dividends this time, which was obviously beyond Cao Xuan's psychological range.

She's red to red, but she hasn't reached the level of a superstar yet.

The remuneration of Hollywood actresses is generally less than that of male stars. Those who can earn 2000 million US dollars can count on one hand, and a large part of the top actresses are only around 1000-1500 million US dollars.

Anne Hathaway does not have the ability to carry the box office. To put it bluntly, her role is more of an icing on the cake. The role of the heroine is not particularly important, and she is not necessary.

If it wasn't for changing the tone that would affect the entire movie, Cao Xuan had already planned to change.

Even if they are still negotiating, they are only given $800 million at present, and the bottom line is a salary of $1000 million. As for dividends, there is no need to think about it.

If the price can be negotiated, it can be negotiated. If there is no agreement, then change the heroine, or simply let Liu Tianxian act as a one-man show.

Cao Xuan's strength made Anne Hathaway hesitate.

Although the heroine of the "Taken" series has some vases, her influence is really not small, especially in Asia, she is very popular.

Although there are some resources in her hands, they are not enough to ignore a film series with a volume of at least ten figures.

What's more, the salary offered by "Taken 3" is not low. Although she is known as the top star in Hollywood, her popularity, influence and celebrity status are still far from those of the old top line. many.

Therefore, Anne Hathaway's attitude is obviously relaxed. Although she has not finally agreed, but this time she came to support her, which is also a signal to a certain extent.

In addition to Anne Hathaway, several leading actors in the previous "Taken" series also rushed over when they had time, such as Dwayne Johnson.

There is also "Eagle Eye" co-star Andrew Garfield, who is currently famous for starring in "The Amazing Spider-Man".

However, the most important visitors were Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. and Black Widow Scarlett Johansson.

If "The Avengers" has not yet been released, the widow sister is only slightly stronger than Anne Hathaway, or even between siblings.

Robert Downey Jr., who exploded in the two "Iron Man" films, is undoubtedly the top of Hollywood, competing with superstars such as Xiao Lizi and Tom Cruise.

Seeing Cao Xuan talking and laughing with the widow sister, many mainland reporters couldn't help feeling emotional.

"Hey guy, how many big names are there, is Hollywood calling Baoyi?"

"Since Cheng Long, it's been a long time since I saw such a popular Chinese superstar."

"Cheng Long probably isn't that great. Although he's popular, it's not just to say hello that he attracted such a large group of big Hollywood names."

"Who made the status of the two people different?"

Wang Ye, who is half a fan of Cheng Long, sighed: "Brother Long is making money, and Cao Xuan is playing capital to bring everyone together to make money. Actors and the like can ignore a Chinese superstar, but Hollywood bigwigs will not give up." Potential boss face..."

(End of this chapter)