China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 452 Chapter 450. The theater layout is finally going to show results

When Cao Yu was planning the entire SM entertainment, nine girls were sitting together in Girls' Generation's dormitory, chatting while soaking their feet after dancing all day.

Kwon Yoo Ri: "Yoona, the president actually asked you to play Jeon Bo Ram's granddaughter, ugh."

Huang Meiying: "It's nothing, it's just acting, but I heard that the title song of the new album that T-ARA is currently rehearsing was written by the president himself."

Kim Hyoyeon: "If Yoona had resigned as president a few days ago, would our treatment be similar to that of T-ARA?"

Lin Yoona: "The president probably doesn't like me, so there's no point in following me."

Xu Zhuxian: "Oh, Yoona's tone seems to have changed. In the past, she was obviously unwilling, but now it's because the president doesn't like me. What if he likes her?"

Cui Xiuying: "Yes, Yoona's tone seems to be really different. Could it be that after that incident, you developed a good impression of the president?"

Kim Taeyeon came over curiously: "Yoona, do you really like the president?"

"No, how could I like the president? He can't be my boyfriend!"

Lin Yoona immediately denied it with a guilty conscience.

Kwon Yuli: "What's wrong with the president? He's a rich man in China, a young entrepreneur, an Oscar-winning screenwriter, and the president of one of South Korea's top entertainment companies. Besides, he's not married, so why can't he be his boyfriend?"

Jin Xiaoyuan was wary: "Yuri, no way, you also have a crush on the president?"

Kwon Yuli: "Just saying casually, my family has no background and no money. If the president had unspoken rules that day, he would be nicer to me. I would be thankful to God."

"That's right."

Jessica nodded in agreement: "We can't win the Oscar statuette. The president is really great. And I heard that the new movie written by the president will be released globally on the 29th. Maybe the money earned from a movie, More than we’ll ever make in a lifetime.”

Jin Xiaoyuan immediately mentioned Cao Yu's defense: "I don't think the president is someone who plays with hidden rules unless someone comes to his door."

Huang Meiying also sighed: "You haven't seen that except for the younger members in T-ARA, everyone else drives new cars, and they are all luxury sports cars. They were probably given by the president. I really envy T-ARA and the others."

In the heart of Bangzi's Mu Qiang, he is as important as Japan. In the eyes of some girls, Cao Yu is the strong one.

Captain Kim Taeyeon suddenly suggested: "Hyoyeon, since you like the president so much and were the first to get to know him, why don't you pursue him? Then we can get some benefits for everyone, and at least let the president write to us again. Just a few songs.”

"good idea!"

As soon as this was said, the other eight members of Girls' Generation, including the youngest Cui Xueli who had been watching dramas, all agreed to the proposal.

"I've had this idea for a long time."

Jin Xiaoyuan immediately agreed in his heart, but pretended to be embarrassed and shook his head: "Let's see..."

Although Lin Yoona on the side praised the captain's suggestion, she was secretly worried: "If Hyoyeon really catches up with the president, what should I do if I also like the president in the future?"

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Cao Yu was originally going to India in April to attend the wrapping party of the movie "Slumdog Millionaire."

Unfortunately, this plan was also disrupted by Dong Ge's wedding.

But it doesn't matter. The movie was finished smoothly and the shooting was good. After leaving Seoul, Cao Yu first went to the United States and checked the filming materials. They were basically the same as what he had seen.

It's just that the heroine has been replaced by Disha Patani. With this beauty joining the cast, the effect is better than the original.

In mid-April of this year, Universal Studios' "Fast and Furious 4" was released, with a global box office of US$3.6 million. Compared with the US$8500 million invested, this result is not very good and can only be said to be a small profit.

Therefore, Universal Pictures has placed its hopes on the "Despicable Me" animation, hoping to be a hit.

"CAO, will the Minion toys of the same style as the movie really be a big hit?"

Bob, the boss of Universal Pictures, looked at the toy samples handed over by Huaxia and was a little worried.

Cao Yu smiled and said: "My friend, do you doubt my screenwriting skills?"

"That's not to doubt your level." Bob said sheepishly: "It's just that you ordered 50 million sets of toys at one time. Isn't that a bit too much?"

"If you think it's more, or if you make a loss or make a profit, it's all mine."

Minion toys and movies are sold around the world at the same time. Cao Yu feels that 50 million sets may not be enough.

"If it doesn't sell well, how can you lose money?"

Seeing that Cao Yu was so confident, his cunning mind turned quickly and he immediately changed his face to a smile.

"I am also taking a risk, and if I lose, I will lose."

If the copyright of "Despicable Me" hadn't been shared by Universal Pictures and himself, Cao Yu would have really wanted to earn the revenue from the toy alone.

"We are good friends and of course we share the risks together."

Bob smiled inwardly and stopped talking about toys: "CAO, the third and fourth installments of "Fast and Furious" didn't make much money. You should help read the script for the fifth installment when you have time."

"No problem. When the script comes out, send it to my email."

Cao Yu is already an investor in 5-8 movies in this series, so it's no problem to help change the scripts.

Bob added: "By the way, you chose the heroine of the movie "Millionaire" well. How about letting her come to Hollywood to develop?"

"That's what I'm planning to do."

Speaking of Disha Patani, Cao Yu immediately suggested: "Bob, you are also a well-known figure in Hollywood. Can you help me find a school for Disha, preferably the University of Southern California." "The University of Southern California? "

When Bob heard the name, he was a little embarrassed: "It is difficult to get admitted to this school and the requirements are very high. I can only help you match up. As for whether you can be admitted, it depends on the school's interview results."

After saying that, he suddenly realized something: "Are you related to her?"

"That's it."

He was kissed and hugged. Although he didn't sleep, Cao Yu didn't intend to deny it.

"You are so awesome. It's good to be young."

Bob was dissatisfied and sighed: "Since you both have this kind of relationship, I will try my best to do it. Fortunately, this girl performed well in the movie, so she is more likely to succeed."

As he spoke, he suddenly slapped his head: "CAO, it should be easy for you to apply for a master's degree at the University of Southern California, and it will be good for your future development."

He also wanted to take advantage of the opportunity and try his best to keep Hua Xia Cao, a talented person, in the United States.

Cao Yu shook his head: "I am already preparing to study for the postgraduate examination at Nortel, my alma mater. Let's talk about it later."

"CAO, Northern Electric Power vs. Southern California?"

"Bob, don't say that about my alma mater!"

Cao Yu himself can complain about his alma mater, but others cannot say anything bad about it.

"Ook, Ook, Saori."

Bob knew it was a joke, so he laughed and apologized, thinking: "How can a woman keep him? It seems that I have to handle the matter of getting his new girlfriend to attend USC, and I have to handle it well."

After leaving Universal Pictures, Cao Yu first called Disha. While caring, he asked her to prepare and come to the United States for an interview at the University of Southern California when arrangements were made.

Disha was very happy when she received a call from her prospective boyfriend. She began to think about going to school in the United States and maybe becoming Cao Yu's real girlfriend.

After that, Cao Yu went to visit James again, and the two went to 21st Century Fox together.

Because "Transformers 2" was released globally on June th, the final release date of "Avatar" was set for July th, which can be regarded as a delay.

Originally, summer vacation was a protection month for domestic films. Unfortunately, there were not many domestic films in these two months this year. Cao Yu also had a good relationship with Han Sanping, so he gave the green light to "Avatar".

Now the global distribution and promotion work is basically completed, and we are just waiting for the day of release.

Yanjing, Yang Shuxue has been very busy recently.

After more than four years of development, Huanyu Cinema is backed by real estate. Now it has been fully rolled out in first- and second-tier cities across the country. It has opened 56 directly operated theaters with more than 500 screens.

3D movies have developed rapidly in the past two years. With Cao Yu's suggestion, Huanyu Film and Television currently has 200 3D screens and 100 IMAX giant screens, as well as its own distribution rights.

This was all prepared for the release of the 3D "Despicable Me" and "Avatar".

With such a scale, it has already entered the top three in the country. If franchised theaters are included, it even surpasses China Film Group's Xingmei.

The investment in this animated film "Despicable Me" is not large, and it is not produced by Disney and is a work of DreamWorks. However, China Film originally wanted to introduce it because of the reputation of Cao Yu's work.

Unfortunately, under the operation of Cao Yu and Yang Shuxue, China Film Group gave up the introduction plan, and Huanyu Cinema bought it as a batch film for only US$6 million.

As for a big-investment film like "Avatar", Universal Pictures will naturally not be able to do so.

"Shu Xue, I'm back!"

As soon as Cao Yu got off the plane, he called Yang Shuxue: "How are you preparing for the release?"

"I'm so busy, I have to promote it, and I have to contact other theaters. It's better for you to just leave it all to me."

When Yang Shuxue received the call, she felt angry when she thought that this guy was either enjoying himself abroad or having fun in Korea these past few months, while she was busy running around.

Cao Yu also knew that this woman had been working hard recently, so he hurriedly comforted her: "My dear, don't be angry. I will go find you in the evening and give you something to eat."

"Don't eat!"

"Then I'll give you a good massage at night." Cao Yu said with a smile: "After a few days of hard work, you won't feel tired when you make money."

"How much money can I make? I can buy a cartoon with 6 million dollars. I hope the box office can exceed 300 million dollars."

If Yang Shuxue didn't trust Cao Yu, she really wouldn't be very optimistic about this cartoon. After all, the box office of DreamWorks' "Kung Fu Panda" in the mainland was only over 200 million.

What’s more, June’s “Transformation 2” hasn’t been released yet.

If the box office is only about 200 million, I really can’t bear to work hard these days.

Hearing that Yang Shuxue had no confidence in this cartoon, Cao Yu said: "I know my script well. If it exceeds 500 million by then, you can go on vacation with me as a reward."

"That's what you said."

Yang Shuxue felt tired immediately: "But please come over here tonight and massage my shoulders. I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time to go to the SPA."

"Order!"

Cao Yu chuckled and thought to himself: "The theater layout is finally going to show results."

(End of this chapter)