Actor: My Entertainment Era

Chapter 338 Returning to China
There is actually not much opposition in China to putting "Inception" on the summer schedule.

Because if this schedule is not for "Inception," it will be for "The Expendables."

One is facing Leonardo + Zhang Yuanjun + Liu Yifei, and the other is facing Stallone + Jason Statham + Li Lianlian.

None of them seem easy to mess with, but if they had to choose one, the boss of a domestic production company would rather face "Inception."

Because "high IQ crimes will not be very appetizing to domestic audiences."

Moreover, in the entire summer season, the only "blockbusters" that can be called "Tangshan Earthquake" and "City Alert" are the latter, which is known as the first Chinese-language mutant science fiction blockbuster.

Other movies in the schedule, including "The Last Man", were all produced with small and medium budgets, and their sales were mediocre.

Some organizations have predicted that this summer's summer schedule will not be good due to the impact of the World Cup and the withdrawal of various production companies.The market also needs a blockbuster movie like "Inception" to boost confidence.

At the same time, it was also mentioned that this year’s Lunar New Year schedule may be the worst in history, and many movies have been relegated to the Lunar New Year schedule.

"Inception" officially launched in theaters in the UK, the United States, Canada, India and other countries on the 16th.

The North American midnight showing grossed $300 million - mediocre.

It grossed US$2000 million at the box office on its first day and swept US$6278 million at the box office in North America over the three days of its first weekend, becoming the weekly champion.

"Inception" immediately aroused a wave of movie viewing and discussion in North America and even around the world.

Because Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei participated in the film, domestic media paid special attention to the film. The North American and global results of "Inception" were repeatedly reported by domestic media. Therefore, mainland movie fans also maintain high expectations for this film. .

When a fan of Zhang Yuanjun browsed the official website of China Film Group Corporation, he saw that "Inception" had appeared in the "New Film Express" column, but the release date has not yet been determined.

When I called China Film, the relevant person in charge only said: "The introduction is confirmed, but the release date is still under discussion. Once it is set, it will be announced in time."

In fact, the industry has known about it for a long time, but it has not been announced to the public.

It wasn't until "Inception" was released in North America in its second week, still earning 4350 million U.S. dollars and retaining the weekly championship, that China Film Group slowly announced the introduction and finalization of the film.

At this time, "Inception" had been released in North America for 10 days, and the box office exceeded US$1.4 million, and the global box office easily exceeded US$2 million.

Moreover, industry analysts have noticed a very interesting phenomenon. The rewatch rate of "Inception" is very high.

Many viewers will choose to watch it a second or even third time.

This has driven a lot of box office growth.

Thanks to the almost viral publicity of Zhang Yuanjun's team, the results of "Inception" were widely reported in China, and the focus was not on Xiao Li, but on Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei.

Domestic mainstream audiences do not have a "Jack" filter for Leonardo, and Leon is really not as effective as Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei in China.

"Inception" became a huge hit internationally, and the most obvious benefit it brought to Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei was the surge in domestic film salaries.

Zhang Yuanjun's previous domestic commercial film salary was 1000 million, but now the studio quoted 1800 million, which is almost double. It is not too expensive, and many investors really accept this price.

Some people even think it's cheap.

"If I want to achieve his results, I will pay 3000 million."

Liu Yifei's previous salary was 200 million to 300 million, but now she is quoted 700 million.

The crew of "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" gritted their teeth and watched the two people's salary doubled but could do nothing. Afterwards, they had to call them with a smile and ask them to sign a contract.

On the 24th, Liu Yifei returned from Japan for promotion.

On Monday the 26th, Zhang Yuanjun finished filming "Never End" and landed in Beijing.

As soon as Zhang Yuanjun left the airport, he was surrounded by reporters.

""Inception" has done so well, please tell me a few words." "Will Leonardo come to China to promote it?"

"It is said online that your salary tripled within a week. Is that true?"

"The premiere ratings of "Snow Leopard" exceeded 1. Will you continue to accept TV series in the future?"

Zhang Yuanjun wore sunglasses and ignored reporters' questions.

"Go home or go back to the company?" the driver asked.

"Go home." Zhang Yuanjun replied and rested.

Before Zhang Yuanjun could close his eyes and take a breath, assistant Xiao Zhao sat over with two pieces of paper in his hand.

"Enough is enough. I just came back, can't you let me take a break?"

"Do you think you can rest in this situation?" Xiao Zhao asked back.

Zhang Yuanjun knew that he had no right to rest now: "At least don't arrange activities for me tonight." Xiao Zhang begged.

Xiao Zhao looked at Zhang Yuanjun's schedule: "Yu Dong will meet you tonight and talk about "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate"."

"What's there to talk about? He'll pay me and I'll film for him. Didn't we agree on it early on? What else are we talking about?" The absolute male lead in this drama is Li Lianjie. Just deal with him. There's no need to drag Zhang Yuanjun along. "Is Yifei at home?" Liu Yifei had promised to accompany Zhang Yuanjun today, but he was worried that the young lady would let him go if something happened.

"Yifei is in Magic City and will be back in the afternoon."

"What is she doing in Magic City?"

"The show, "Blind City" will be re-released this year. She, the second female lead, can't be present? Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you that your theater has asked you to perform "Grand Hotel Suite"."

"Why don't you just tell me about the appointment?" In fact, if the agency contract is strictly followed, the studio has no right to make arrangements for Zhang Yuanjun's drama.

The theater can directly ask Zhang Yuanjun to rehearse the play.

"Who are you?" Xiao Zhao started to get angry, "The Best Actor at Cannes, a national first-class actor, special care from the theater, how dare I come directly to you for rehearsals? It would be so ugly if you said in front of me that you can't arrange it."

This year has been so stressful that Zhang Yuanjun has not been to the theater a few times: "Next year, next year I will definitely take root in the theater and rehearse the plays well. Hey, did I tell you what I said!"

"You can't tell me." Xiao Zhao said with a smile, "We can't make any money by arranging plays."

"Push Bernard away," Zhang Yuanjun said, returning to the topic, "I'm going to eat with Yifei at home tonight. Ask them to find a time in the next few days to come over with the contract and sign it. After hanging on for so long, the price has also gone up. So be it."

"Okay. Tomorrow morning there will be two magazine covers and one exclusive interview. In the afternoon..." Xiao Zhao reported Zhang Yuanjun's schedule for the next week until the premiere of "The Lonely Agent", "Oh, by the way, Bernard may also be eyeing it. Your sister-in-law’s film and television city.”

Zhang Yuanjun frowned: "Didn't I say that I can't get involved? The things here are extremely complicated."

"Yu Dong may have talked to your sister-in-law or even your father, but it seems that they haven't reached an agreement."

"Nonsense, the film and television city has already selected a location in Hongdu, and construction will start next year. It is basically a dream to enter now. The boss and the provincial government will agree."

Not long after, Zhang Yuanjun's car returned to Dongshan Villa.

The house has been cleaned in advance.

Xiao Zhao complained again: "You don't deserve to live in such a good house. How many days have you lived in it this year?"

Zhang Yuanjun nodded and said, "That's right. I haven't been home for a few days this year. It's a pity that I have such a good house."

This is the reason why Zhang Yuanjun has never hired a nanny. Due to professional reasons, he and his girlfriend are not at home for a few days throughout the year. How can he invite an aunt back and pay her to live in his own house?

(End of this chapter)