Full-time actor

Chapter 588 [15] The Chinese entertainment industry has completely changed!
February 2006, 2, the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, the first working day.

Chen Kaige leaned on the sofa, picked up the newspaper bought by the nanny, and was just about to open it and shake it, when a photo and news on the front page made his brain buzz.

He felt a little unwell.

[The box office of "Extraction" has exceeded 5 million! ]

A very straightforward title, as well as the movie poster of "Extraction", plus a still photo of Chen Yu standing out very well.

"..."

Chen Kaige covered his chest with his hands and pinched the newspaper with a painful look on his face, even to the point where the paper was somewhat torn into pieces.

“Rainbow…Rainbow——”

He was shouting weakly. Chen Hong, who had just finished putting on makeup, heard the voice and hurried out.

Seeing her husband lying on the sofa with a pale face, she immediately walked up to him and asked worriedly: "Kai, what's wrong, what's wrong with you?"

"No...it's okay!"

Chen Kaige held Chen Hong's hand, and suddenly he let out a long breath. His face looked a little better.

I am so angry!
Just now, his blood almost rushed to his head and he almost died.

Obviously, everything was caused by the news about Chen Yu.

5 billion!

That bastard's movie actually grossed over 5 million yuan.

Chen Kaige couldn't believe it!

When Chen Yu's new film was scheduled to be released during the Spring Festival, he privately laughed at him for being stupid. But when seeing the news that the film had broken 5 million yuan, Chen Kaige felt it was so unreal no matter what.

Chen Hong, who was standing by, saw that Chen Kaige had recovered a little, and her eyes also glanced at the newspaper that had fallen to the ground.

The huge word 5 million also made Chen Hong's face change instantly.

She had actually seen news about "Extraction" before, and it seemed to have broken many records, but she never expected that this movie could actually sell for 5 million yuan. She thought 4 million was an exaggeration.

"Kai, stop thinking about it!"

"No one expected that the Spring Festival schedule would be so good!"

Chen Hong was stroking her husband's chest up and down. Chen Kaige opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it.

To be honest, 5 million was too much of a stimulus for him.

Chinese movies can actually earn 5 million yuan at the domestic box office.

Only a few days are crucial?
It hasn’t even been 10 days since the release.

There is still one month left in the release schedule, so 1 million should be no problem.

6 million box office!
When Chen Kaige thought of this, his heart felt even more painful.

The total box office of all the movies he released in his life did not even reach 6 million, let alone 6 million, not even 4 million, and this is in addition to the global box office of 3000 million US dollars for "Farewell My Concubine".

That guy got so much for just one movie. The more Chen Kaige thought about it, the more unwilling he felt.

After resting for a while, Chen Kaige pointed at the newspaper on the ground. Chen Hong frowned and said with some displeasure: "Still reading? What's the matter with you?"

"Let me see, I really don't believe it!"

Chen Kaige said this while gritting his teeth. Finally, Chen Hong picked up the newspaper and handed it to him, but she looked at him with worry again.

Chen Kaige looked at the description of the movie "The Force Awakens" on the front page with a slightly cold expression: "How could a rescue action movie with no substance actually earn 6 million at the box office?"

"There really is no hope for China's film market!"

"Can a movie like this earn 6 million yuan at the box office?"

"Is the investment 1 million?"

No one answered him, although Chen Hong also felt that for a film like this to earn 6 million yuan was simply an insult to the many domestic directors who took filmmaking seriously.

But this is real box office!
What if you don’t admit it?
The market is this market.

"When things are over, I lie alone in an empty bed. When the time comes, I may become famous!"

"I want to see if he will take any bad movies in his life?"

Chen Kaige sneered, threw the newspaper aside, stood up with a stern expression, and walked towards the balcony.

Chen Hong put away the newspaper, walked behind him, hugged him and said, "Okay, don't think about these unhappy things, go and accompany Guoguo and Pipi!"

"Ok!"

Although Chen Kaige said this, he did not take any action at all. Looking at the bleak winter outside, his mood was just like the weather.

***
On the other side, at Chen Yu’s home.

Liu Yifei helplessly looked at Chen Yu who was standing on the balcony answering calls. He had received countless calls in one morning.

I finally finished the roadshow last night and returned to my home in the capital. The phone started ringing non-stop since early morning.

Not surprisingly, it was probably caused by the overwhelming coverage.

"Extraction" has broken the 4 million box office record, which actually only broke the highest box office record in Chinese film history, surpassing "Titanic" to top the list; in 98, "Titanic" took 3.6 million, so many people in the industry can accept that it has been broken now.

After all, the mainland was able to generate 98 ​​million in 3.6. Eight years have passed, so 8 million is not impossible!

But a box office of 5 million is beyond many people's understanding.

Besides, it’s only been 9 days!

A movie was released for 9 days and earned 5 million in less than half a month, an average of 5556 million a day!
This is a single-day box office figure that many movies cannot match after they are released.

"Extraction" lasted for 9 days.

Although there are 9 days of holiday for the Spring Festival and the eighth day is a compensatory day, the box office still shocked many people.

So they all called Chen Yu as soon as possible to express their greetings.

Everyone knows that 5 million box office is not the final data of "Extraction". 6 million is basically no problem. Maybe it can reach 6.5 million!
This is the prediction of many people in the industry.

This box office is enough to push Chen Yu to a height that no other Chinese actor has ever reached.

Back then, neither Cheng Long nor Stephen Chow from Hong Kong had such a huge lead. Only Bruce Lee had done it.

This is the first time Chen Yu has set a record in the mainland.

Huayi certainly wanted to tie up this fortune tree, taking advantage of the recent honeymoon period between the two parties.

"Brother Yu, if you think about it again, you can squeeze out some time!"

Wang Zhonglei was smiling on the other end of the phone.

In addition to congratulating Chen Yu on the success of his new film "Escape Plan", the call was of course also about their collaboration on the film "The Banquet".

The film actually started shooting in October last year, but Wang Zhonglei and Media Asia had talked to Chen Yu about this before, so the role could be retained and the script could even be modified by Chen Yu. Both sides were willing to make concessions on anything for the sake of box office.

After all, Chen Yu’s new film now has a box office of 6 million yuan, and Huayi and Media Asia’s original highest box office expectations for "The Banquet" were only around 4 million yuan.

"A World Without Thieves" grossed 3.36 million yuan, and "The Banquet" should have no problem taking 4 million yuan at the box office.

But now, Chen Yu's 6 million yuan has made Huayi and Feng Xiaogang realize that "The Banquet" has the possibility of getting a higher box office; if the miracle of "Escape Plan" can be replicated, Wang Zhonglei is willing to do anything.

Win-win cooperation!
If it can bring in a few hundred million more in box office revenue, why not use it?
Moreover, the investment in this film has reached 1.5 million, which is definitely one of the largest productions in Chinese history.

"Boss Wang, I'm going to Jiang Wen's crew in two days. You should have heard about this!"

“It’s been delayed for 2 years!”

"In terms of schedule, this film will take at least two months to make... Director Jiang has even higher requirements for filming!"

Chen Yu pulled Jiang Wen out, and finally managed to get the issue over with, then hung up the phone with Wang Zhonglei.

"Hu~~"

Chen Yu let out a long sigh. This man is always surrounded by gossip.

Previously, he had only won the Grand Slam, which shocked the industry, with everyone sending him text messages to congratulate him; but now that "Extraction" has earned more than 6 million yuan, a group of people are obviously unable to sit still.

Winning an award only proves that your acting skills are amazing, your level is high, and you are famous. It has a little to do with whether you make money or not.

But, the box office revenue was 6 million, and the director and the female lead were unknown, and the only male lead was Chen Yu. If this is not enough to explain the situation, there is no need for others to get involved in this circle.

Chen Yu has already proved his dual guarantee of strength and box office with "Extraction".

It is no exaggeration to say that he is the top box office-appealing actor in the country now, both in terms of acting skills and popularity.

Of course, capital has to curry favor with him and make money from him.

"Your voice is hoarse!"

Liu Yifei made a cup of honey lemon tea for Chen Yu distressedly. Chen Yu took a sip and found it sour and sweet and quite delicious. He smiled and said, "My wife has started to learn about health preservation at such a young age?"

"I asked my mother, what is health preservation?"

Liu Yifei smiled and hit Chen Yu. Just as Chen Yu was about to play a joke on her, the phone in his hand rang again.

"Who is it again?"

Liu Yifei moved closer, and Chen Yu curled his lips. He had to answer the call.

If you don't answer, the other party will definitely call you again and again. In fact, Chen Yu had already hung up once in the morning.

Zhang Yimou’s phone call.

Zhang Weiping called him in the morning, and Chen Yu answered the third call, also asking him to collaborate on the filming of "Curse of the Golden Flower".

Chen Yu also pushed Jiang Wen out. At this time, only Jiang Wen could take the blame, after all, he had worked with Huayi and Zhang Yimou before.

"Director Zhang!"

Chen Yu walked over to Liu Yifei and ruffled her hair with an apologetic look on his face, then ran to the balcony to answer the phone. "Who gave you the idea to release the film during the Spring Festival?"

Zhang Yimou was obviously very direct and laughed on the other end of the phone.

Chen Yu did not hide it and said calmly: "Who else could it be? It's me. I can't make it to the Lunar New Year holiday, and I can't wait until next summer vacation, so I have no choice but to do it!"

"Haha, what a great move! You win!"

"With a box office of 6 million, the domestic market is boiling. People are calling me one after another to tell me about your story. They all think I taught you!"

"Bona now dares to challenge China Film Group!"

As he spoke, Zhang Yimou laughed happily.

Chen Yu hurriedly said: "I really have to thank Director Zhang for his cultivation!"

"Okay, that's your own ability!"

Zhang Yimou waved his hands and after a few pleasantries, he suddenly said, "Weiping just called me and asked me to ask you if you can find a date. How about that? Do you have time?"

Zhang Weiping couldn't invite Chen Yu himself, so he had to ask Zhang Yimou to do it, thinking that Chen Yu would give him face based on his support in the past.

Of course Chen Yu wanted to give face to Zhang Yimou.

If it were any other movie, "A One Man's Journey" would be fine, but Chen Yu really couldn't stand "Curse of the Golden Flower" and the few that followed.

That cannot be overcome by acting skills or changing the script.

There was nothing wrong with the script of "House of Flying Daggers", it was because of the actors and many changes to the plot that caused the reputation of the previous life to collapse.

But for "Curse of the Golden Flower", there is a problem with the script.

Next, Zhang Yimou directed the 08 Olympics, and then directed "Three Guns" at the peak of his popularity. That was a Waterloo, and all the reputation he had accumulated before was wiped out overnight.

Chen Yu wanted to help, but he was powerless!
"Director Zhang, I've already told Mr. Zhang everything I need to say. Really, I'm grateful for the chance to act in House of Flying Daggers. I also want to act in Curse of the Golden Flower, but I really don't have the time. Mr. Zhang told me about this before, and you know, I told him that my schedule was full!"

"Not only Hollywood, but Jiang Wen has been urging me to join the crew for a long time..."

What Chen Yu said was very sincere and realistic.

When it comes to acting, you still need to have this level of skill.

Zhang Yimou listened very carefully. He didn't know whether what Chen Yu said was true or false, but he knew about Jiang Wen's plays, and he had also heard about Hollywood.

"Okay, let's cooperate again if there's a chance in the future!"

What else could Zhang Yimou say? He could only say something polite.

"must!"

Chen Yu was also there to make assurances. Zhang Yimou smiled and said, "Congratulations again. 6 million. From now on, the domestic film market will rely on young people like you!"

"Director Zhang, please don't say that. I am also taking advantage of this special period of the Spring Festival!"

"If it were your movie, it could also get such a high box office!"

"I'll watch your new movie during the Spring Festival next year!"

"Haha, I'll take your good words, but the Spring Festival period has indeed been neglected before!"

Zhang Yimou certainly saw the potential of the Spring Festival period, and Zhang Weiping has actually already set his sights on this period next year.

This is much better than the Lunar New Year period.

The two chatted for a while and then hung up the phone.

As Chen Yu looked at the scene outside the house, he could already imagine that around this time next year, all the heroes would schedule their films for the Spring Festival and fight to the death.

"The Banquet" vs. "Curse of the Golden Flower", a Spring Festival comparison of the worst?
"Hahaha!"

When Chen Yu thought of this scene, he felt it was so beautiful and felt sorry for the pockets of the Chinese people.

The Spring Festival movie he made this year relying on word of mouth will most likely fail next year...if there are no other excellent movies to compete with him at the same time.

Chen Yu even wants to give up on having his movie released during the Spring Festival next year... because the competition is a bit fierce!

However, Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang have scheduled their films for the Spring Festival, so it would be difficult for others to dare to compete head-on with them.

And the only one who dared to do so was probably Chen Yu.

It’s not that he looks down on the box office appeal of Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, but against the backdrop of these two bad films, his movie is likely to stand out.

This is an opportunity to boost the box office.

So it’s not impossible for “Mission: Impossible 4” to be released during this year’s Spring Festival.

"Let's talk about it after we finish filming!"

"When the time comes to fight the Imperial Master and the Little Cannon, you still need some courage!"

Wang Zhonglei and Zhang Weiping would never have thought that not only would Chen Yu not participate in the performance, but by then... he might even be their opponent.

Buzz!
Just as Chen Yu was fantasizing about the Spring Festival a year later, the phone he hung up rang again.

"Who is it again?"

Chen Yu was just about to turn off his phone so that he could spend some rare time alone with Liu Yifei, but when he saw the two big words "Lao Jiang" on the caller ID, Chen Yu answered the call anyway.

"I'm really angry. I called 800 times before I got through!"

Lao Jiang's impatient voice immediately came from the other end of the phone.

Chen Yu also laughed and said, "You really think I want to answer the phone. Zhang Weiping, Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang and others bombarded me with calls!"

"You should!"

"The lead actor made 20 billion and the box office was 6 million. Who else should I choose if not you?"

Old Jiang laughed so sincerely that Chen Yu was not angry either. He said faintly, "Yes, that's why I said that I won't have any time from now on. I have to prepare for Director Jiang Wen's new drama. I don't have time or schedule. I'll give it all to you!"

"Fuck you!"

Jiang Wen's good mood was immediately ruined by Chen Yu's words: "Did you really say that?"

"Is that the case?"

"If you don't let me join the crew, then I'll go shoot with Lao Mouzi?"

"Get out of here! The day after tomorrow you must get out of here!"

"You haven't even joined the group yet, who should I look for the day after tomorrow?"

"Let's do it together. If we don't start work the day after tomorrow, we'll all be starving. Unlike you, with 6 million, a full man doesn't know the hunger of a hungry man. Anyway, we've made so much money. I don't have enough funds. Can you give me some?"

This guy is starting to blackmail again.

"Get lost, there's only 1000 million, you can figure out the rest yourself!"

"do not!"

Jiang Wen does have some shortcomings.

"Next one, I'll give you whatever amount you want for the next one!"

"Really?"

"real!"

Chen Yu and Jiang Wen didn't learn anything else, but they did learn a lot about making cakes.

"Then why not release some more of this one?"

"Fuck you!"

Chen Yu was so angry that he laughed: "I didn't tell you about the salary. I haven't said I won't act in two years. I'll join the crew the day after tomorrow to arrange a schedule for you. What else do you want from me?"

"I'm not money, am I?"

"I just don't believe you saying that I can't get investment for starring in the film?"

Chen Yu's series of comments are all true.

When Jiang Wen on the opposite side heard this, it was obvious that what Chen Yu said was nonsense and there was nothing wrong with it.

His participation in the film is the biggest support for Jiang Wen, not to mention he also invested 1000 million of his own money!
Jiang Wen just said that shamelessly. After all, he thought that Chen Yu had made money, so it shouldn't be difficult to invest in him. Now, after hearing what he said, of course, he couldn't say much.

Rough words are not rough.

The two words "Chen Yu" now mean just one word in the circle - money!

Investment can definitely be obtained, Jiang Wen is just lazy.

Now that Chen Yu had said so, he had no choice but to give up: "Look at you, you're still angry. Treat me, let's get together the day after tomorrow, and then discuss a time to start filming!"

"Okay, you're a great director after all!"

"You are better than me, now you are my grandfather!"

"Hahaha, I don't want a grandson as old as you..."

The two people were arguing, and after Chen Yu hung up the phone, he turned off his phone.

No matter who he loves, the rest of the day belongs to his family.

Chen Yu threw his phone onto the bed and said to Liu Yifei, who was laughing at his actions, "Turn it off. The world will be quiet from now on!"

"Yes, now that you are at peace, I guess some people will call me!"

Snapped!
Liu Yifei took out her own cell phone and... turned it off.

The two smiled at each other, then walked downstairs hand in hand.

Today, it belongs to the two of them, and no one can stop them...

(End of this chapter)