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Chapter 621 Global Release
"Uncle Ye, do I have a chance to act in Director Wang's movie?" 21-year-old Jing Tian looked eagerly at Ye Lin, the head of Wanda Pictures.

Ye Lin is a veteran in the workplace, and he responded without hesitation: "Of course!"

After saying that, he felt that this answer alone was too weak, and then he added, "Director Wang has a good impression of you, but there is no role suitable for you."

"In the future, if there is a role that suits you, the opportunity will come."

This was a white lie. Ye Lin had no idea what Wang Shu's impression of Jing Tian was. He said this just to coax Jing Tian.

He even said that he felt that Wang Shu's impression of Jing Tian was very ordinary.

Otherwise, even though it was clearly hinted to Wang Shu that Jing Tian was Wanda's little princess, Wang Shu did not give her the role.

unreasonable!
Ye Lin would not say these words to Jing Tian.

Because he could see that Jing Tian really wanted to act in Wang Shu's movie, and he didn't want to upset the little princess and cause trouble for himself.

When Jing Tian heard this, she smiled immediately, and then seemed to think of something, and said dejectedly: "But, is Director Wang going to Hollywood in the future?"

Ever since Zhang Weiping blasted Wang Shu and Wang Shu shed tears for Xiao Zhenzhu, rumors have been circulating in and out of the circle that Wang Shu will focus on developing in Hollywood after the movie "Pacific Rim" is finished.

The rumor seems to be true, and many people now believe so.

Ye Lin was also unsure about this, so he said it in another way: "Even if Director Wang goes to Hollywood to develop his career, Chairman Han will pull him back to film."

Jing Tian's eyes lit up when he heard that, and he said, "As long as Director Wang comes back to film, I will have the opportunity to star in his movie?!"

When Ye Lin heard this, he immediately patched up the conversation and said, "It's not certain that there will be a chance. Director Wang usually selects suitable actors when filming. It depends on whether there is a role suitable for you."

Jing Tian was a little unhappy when she heard this, and said coquettishly: "Uncle Ye, is there any way to let Director Wang use me?"

"Can we invest in him?"

Ye Lin smiled bitterly and said, "Director Wang has never lacked investment. I'm afraid it won't work."

With his hopes dashed, Jing Tian suddenly became depressed again.

Ye Lin had no choice but to continue coaxing: "I will talk to Director Wang about this when I have a chance."

When Jing Tian heard this, she immediately felt hopeful and a smile appeared on her pretty face.

Ye Lin knew that the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment, and then he said: "However, it is a bit difficult to play the leading role in Director Wang's play, so..."

Jing Tian’s current plans are basically all about playing the leading role.

Jing Tian understood what Ye Lin meant and said softly, "Even the top actors in the industry are vying to act in Director Wang's plays."

"So, it would be better if I could play the leading role, but if I can't, playing a supporting role is fine."

Although Jing Tian is a little princess who grew up in a greenhouse, she is not a fool.

Although she might be naive in some aspects, she was clear about this matter.

Wang Shu is an Oscar-winning director, and Ye Lin just said that there is no shortage of investment.

When a director like this makes a movie, he basically uses whichever actor he wants.

There is absolutely no need to give her face!
Ye Lin was very pleased and said with a smile: "It's good that you think so."

He was really worried that Jing Tian would insist on wanting to star in Wang Shu's movie, which would make it very difficult for him and he would have no idea how to deal with it.

And Jing Tian is Wanda's little princess. The fact that he can't get things done shows that he lacks the ability.

Jing Tian smiled shyly and asked, "Uncle Ye, when do you think President Han will bring Director Wang to continue filming in China?"

When Ye Lin heard this, he knew that the other party was impatient, and replied calmly: "It's hard to be sure."

Seeing Jing Tian was a little disappointed after hearing this, he immediately added, "But according to my estimation, in half a year or a year at most, Director Han will be unable to sit still."

It is undeniable that China Film has been investing in various film and television projects.

But, as the saying goes, once you have tasted the sweetness, how can you be satisfied with the ordinary meals?

China Film Group has always achieved outstanding results in its collaboration with Wang Shu.

If you cooperate with others, you will either lose money, make a small profit, or break even.

In contrast, it is impossible for Han Sanping not to pull Wang Shu to continue to tinker with the blockbuster.

Especially the success of "Pacific Rim" will make Han Sanping unable to sit still.

Ye Lin continued to analyze to Jing Tian, ​​"President Han prefers to make blockbusters. Now that Pacific Rim has achieved a box office of over 80 million in a single day, President Han will definitely ask Director Wang to continue making blockbusters."

This statement made sense, Jing Tian believed it, and said with an expectant smile: "I hope I will have the opportunity to act in Director Wang's movie!"

"There's a chance!" Ye Lin responded with a smile.

Although he said this, he didn't really think that way.

As far as he knew, Wang Shu usually had acting skills requirements when selecting actors for his movies.

Unless you are playing some minor supporting roles, any important role requires guaranteed acting skills.

Jing Tian's acting skills
"8038W in a single day!"

When Zhou Xun heard the news, he was a little dazed.

I didn’t expect to miss such a groundbreaking blockbuster due to schedule conflicts!
That’s right, until now she still believes that she missed the opportunity to perform due to schedule conflicts, not because Wang Shu never considered her at all.

"Meiting."

Just as she was distracted, she heard Shu Qi say, "Mei Ting should become a top actress this time!"

This first-line actress does not refer to a TV actress, but a movie actress!
"Not only is she a first-line actress, she also has the potential to step onto the international stage!" Yao Chen said with envy.

"Pacific Rim was also released in North America. I heard that the box office on the first day was 1666 million US dollars."

"If it hadn't conflicted with Cameron's Avatar, it would have achieved even higher box office results."

Zhou Xun and Shu Qi were both stunned when they heard this.

Is Mei Ting expected to enter the international stage?

Several people were having dinner together, and Chen Kun on the side said: "The first-day box office of Pacific Rim in North America was indeed 1666 million US dollars, but I heard that because Pacific Rim is based on the perspective of China, North American audiences are not very receptive to it."

“It seems to be overwhelmed by Cameron’s Avatar.”

"The first-day revenue was 1666 million US dollars. In addition to Director Wang being an Oscar-winning director with a certain reputation in Europe and the United States, it was also due to the box office appeal of Brother Chen Long and the box office appeal of European and American actors."

"Now, because it is on the same schedule as Avatar, the situation is not very good."

North American audiences like to watch America save the world, not China.

Therefore, "Pacific Rim" has a natural disadvantage in the North American market, especially when facing Cameron's "Avatar".

in the country, the release date of "Avatar" can be changed through China Film Corporation.

But in the United States, Wang Shu does not have this ability.

Either choose to release it at the same time as "Avatar" or avoid the release of "Avatar" and postpone it.

It is impossible to postpone the event, and we will eventually choose to compete at the same level.

It turns out that stories about the East saving the world are difficult for Western audiences to buy into.

In the original timeline, Pacific Rim only earned $5228 million in its first week.

In its second week, the box office plummeted by 57.2%, failing to make the top five in North American box office rankings.

By the time it was taken off the screen, it had grossed $1.02 million.

Now, with the addition of Oscar-winning director Wang Shu and world-famous star Chen Long, there have been some changes, but not much.

Because, the core point is that "Pacific Rim" is not about America saving the world, and American audiences are not likely to buy it.

"Is "Avatar" great?" Zhou Xun asked suddenly when he heard this.

Chen Kun nodded and said, "Very impressive. North American audiences are more interested in this movie than Wang's Pacific Rim."

"But no matter what, Pacific Rim's first-day box office of 1666 million US dollars in North America is already an extremely impressive achievement."

"Mei Ting may really step onto the international stage with this movie!"

This path of stepping onto the international stage is equivalent to Zhang Ziyi's.

First, make your mark internationally through films released around the world, then look for opportunities to act in Hollywood films, and then move on to the Oscars.

This is a shortcut.

Compared to Gong Li, who first won the three major European awards and then went to Hollywood, it is much simpler.

When Shu Qi heard this, he looked at Zhou Xun and said, "Xun'er, did you have the opportunity to star in this movie before?"

Zhou Xun nodded without commenting, "I didn't participate due to schedule conflicts."

When Shu Qi and Yao Chen heard this, they felt sorry for Zhou Xun, but were also secretly happy.

It is said that one is afraid of his friends driving a Land Rover, and also afraid of his friends not living a good life.

Neither of them would want to see Zhou Xun successfully starring in this movie and becoming an international star.

Shu Qi sighed: "That's a pity."

Zhou Xun forced a smile to indicate that everything was fine.

Yao Chen glanced at Zhou Xun and pretended to sigh, "I never thought that Mei Ting was so lucky to have the opportunity to step onto the international stage. It would be great if she had the opportunity to act in Director Wang's movies in the future. Maybe she will have the chance."

When Shu Qi heard this, he looked at Zhou Xun and said, "Xun'er, when can you invite Director Wang out so we can get together?"

"Maybe Director Wang will take a liking to us and we could have a chance to work together?"

When Zhou Xun heard this, the smile on her face froze. They were all actresses, and Wang Shu gave Shu Qi and Yao Chen a chance, which meant that she would lose the chance.

This is what she doesn't want to see.

However, Shu Qi and Yao Chen are good friends and cannot refuse.

I had to suppress my reluctance and said, "I'll ask him out when I get a chance."

"But there should be no chance now. It seems he went to the United States."

"Has Director Wang gone to the United States?" Yao Chen asked in surprise.

I thought I could ask Wang Shu out now, and then take this opportunity to perform well in front of Wang Shu and try to get the chance.

did not expect.
Shu Qi was also a little surprised, as she also didn't know about this matter.

Zhou Xun nodded and said, "Pacific Rim is being screened in North America at the same time. As a director, do you think he should go there?"

Yao Chen suddenly realized what was going on when he heard this, and realized that he had overlooked such an obvious truth.

So he said, "So, Mei Ting is going to the United States too?"

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Zhou Xun responded without hesitation: "I think he will go. I'm not sure. I only know that Wang Shu went to the United States."

Yao Chen and Shu Qi looked at each other and said decisively: "I think they will go!"

As these words fell, everyone present fell into a brief silence.

Because, in this way, Mei Ting will inevitably appear in European and American media.

Later, if Mei Ting can get the opportunity to act in a Hollywood movie like Zhang Ziyi, she will replicate Zhang Ziyi's path and step into Hollywood and onto the international stage.

Especially since Mei Ting is working with Wang Shu and knowing Wang Shu, it has increased her chances of getting a role in Hollywood movies.

Several people's eyes fell on Zhou Xun at the same time.

Zhou Xun once had such an opportunity, but missed it due to schedule conflicts.

Now, I can only watch others get the opportunity to step onto the international stage by starring in Wang Shu’s movies.

It's all very regrettable.

Zhou Xun seemed to sense the meaning conveyed by her friends' gazes, and a wry smile appeared on her pretty face.

Los Angeles.

Wang Shu is here again!
"Pacific Rim" was released on more than 19 screens in North America on the 1666th, and took in million U.S. dollars on the first day.

The box office on the next day was 1803W US dollars.

To be honest, the release time of "Pacific Rim" in North America was not very good because it coincided with "Avatar".

The movie "Avatar" was released in North America on December 12, one day earlier than "Pacific Rim".

Moreover, it also has the gimmick of being the "painstaking" work of Hollywood director Cameron.

As a new director who has emerged in recent years, Wang Shu is ultimately not as good as Cameron in terms of background.

In addition, the special effects of "Avatar" are indeed excellent, so it is normal that "Pacific Rim" cannot compete with it in North America.

In other words, it would be bullshit if Pacific Rim could outperform Avatar in North America.

In the original timeline, Pacific Rim only earned $1 million at the box office in North America, not to mention that the setting and content are now more oriented towards China under the direction of Wang Shu.

The entire movie inherently lacks the selling point to achieve super high box office in North America.

Unless the setting is changed to the United States and famous Hollywood actors star in the film, perhaps the box office can double.

But no matter what, although it cannot compare to "Avatar" in the North American box office, the box office of 1666 million US dollars on the first day and 1803 million US dollars on the second day are already extremely impressive results.

Not to mention, this movie is not just released in North America, but worldwide.

The production cost was US$1.5 million, plus US$5000 million for global publicity and promotion, for a total investment of US$2 million.

According to the rough calculation that the investment must triple to recover the cost, the world needs 6 million US dollars to break even.

In fact, this algorithm is too rough. In reality, the cost can be recovered with a global box office of about 5 million US dollars.

However, in addition to the box office revenue of a movie, there are also long-term benefits from DVDs, copyrights, derivatives, etc.

In the original timeline, the producers of Pacific Rim actually lost money in theaters, and only recovered their costs and made a profit through DVD distribution, copyrights, and derivative products.

It is undeniable that "Pacific Rim" achieved a box office revenue of 6.95 million yuan after landing in mainland theaters.

However, as an imported film, Pacific Rim only has a 25% share of the box office revenue, with the producer receiving around 1.7 million RMB.

Even if we add the global box office including US$1.02 million in North America, it is still far from the cost of US$1.9 million.

Therefore, judging from the box office, the producers lost money.

In comparison, the distributors and theaters made a lot of money.

Now directed by Wang Shu, according to the current box office trends, there is a high probability that the film will make a small profit.

The subsequent DVD distribution, copyright income, and derivative product income are all profitable.

Of course, A Tree and Light are just simple producers and are destined to make only small profits.

China Film Group, which is not only a producer but also a distributor for mainland cinema chains, will be able to make a fortune.

Wanda is not only a producer, it also owns cinema chains and can make a lot of money through them.

Warner and 20th Century Fox are on par with China Film. They are not only investors but also global distributors, and can also make huge profits.

That's what movies are about.

Distributors and cinema chains are just making money without doing anything.

Even if the producers lose money, these two are making money.

After Wang Shu arrived in Los Angeles, he immediately started the promotion work of "Pacific Rim" with the staff of Warner and 20th Century Fox.

Even though the film has been released, it doesn’t mean the promotion has stopped.

Especially in the first two weeks after the movie is released, we must ensure that publicity and promotion are in place as much as possible.

Not only did he come to the United States, but Mei Ting, the heroine, also came to the United States.

However, their itineraries were different.

Mei Ting will join leading actors including Zhang Hanyu and Chen Long, mainly for roadshows and activities.

Especially the radiation range of Chinatown is of paramount importance.

As for Wang Shu, he was participating in the recording of some TV shows in Los Angeles.

On December 12, Pacific Rim grossed 22 million yuan at the domestic box office.

North American box office, 1536W US dollars.

On December 12, the domestic data was 23W.

North America, US$1511W.

On December 12, the domestic data was 24W.

North America, US$1656W.

Pacific Rim saw an increase in box office revenue on Christmas Eve.

On December 12, the domestic data was 25W.

North American Christmas, 1677W.

The domestic sales are okay, but the box office performance in North America is somewhat stagnant.

Logically speaking, the box office might see a significant increase on Christmas Day.

However, it was Avatar, not Pacific Rim, that saw growth.

It was also on this day that Wang Shu, Mei Ting, Jackie Chan, Zhang Hanyu and others reunited and set off for the UK.

Pacific Rim hits UK cinemas on December 12.

After participating in the film's premiere and promotional activities in the UK, the group parted ways.

"Pacific Rim" is a global release and will be shown not only in Europe and the United States, but also in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Southeast Asia and other places.

There are quite a few places where it’s being shown at the same time, so we need to act separately.

Of course, not all places will be visited.

For example, I won’t make a trip to places like Malaysia.

It is mainly in regions such as Japan and South Korea, which have relatively large vote bases, that we will go to promote the film.

These tasks were mainly completed by actors such as Chen Long, Zhang Hanyu and Mei Ting.

Wang Shu returned to Los Angeles as a director.

As soon as he returned to Los Angeles, he received a call from Linda Obst.

"Shu, I heard you came to Los Angeles. Do you have time? Can we chat?" Linda Obst.

He is one of the initiators and producers of the "Interstellar" film project.

In the original timeline, because Spielberg went to Disney, the project of "Interstellar" became mainly led by Nolan.

(End of this chapter)