Chapter 563 Changing Roles
During the National Day, a piece of exciting news for the film industry appeared on the headlines of the portal.
Chinese Film Report
""Chinese Police" and "The Legend of White Snake" have been screened in mainland China, Hong Kong Island, Southeast Asia and other places, and each topped the global box office list with 62.5 million in the first week The box office results of US$14.5 million and US$14.5 million ranked first and second respectively, crushing the box office in North America during the same period. "Kidnapping" was released! "
"This achievement not only made "Chinese Police" the first box office champion of Chinese-language films in overseas markets in recent years, but also became the first box office hit in overseas markets in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, It achieved box office success of more than 9.8 million US dollars in Thailand and other places. ”
"In the total box office performance of Chinese-language movies in 2011, it is only a matter of time before "Chinese Police" tops the mainland box office."
Sina Entertainment News
"Juli Films invested a huge investment of 180 million Jet Li's version of the oriental fantasy film "The Legend of White Snake" "Said" has been in theaters for six and a half days, and the box office is showing a good upward trend. "
"According to the film studio, "The Legend of White Snake" will continue to be made with the original cast, and preparations are currently underway to invite Jet Li to join. "
Chongqing Morning News
"As a businessman, he is the shrewd vice president and CEO of Juli Group; as an actor, he is the absolute leading actor in "The Match" and "The Unparalleled Hero Fang Shiyu"; as a producer, he invested in the box office of "The Legend of White Snake" Over 100 million."
"Yangzi, who is attending the Busan Film Festival in South Korea with "The Legend of White Snake", recently criticized the Internet on Weibo. Shuijun also said that he would suspend some movie shooting plans, and many sharp remarks attracted the attention of movie fans. "
"Yesterday, Yoko once again expressed his anger against the Internet gangsters, and said that the film industry is better than he imagined. Darker. "
Yozi, who changes every day, knows the art of hype. During the National Day, the topic of "White Snake" never stopped.
Watching Yoko angrily criticizing the darkness in the film industry, Wang Changtian almost laughed out loud.
Starting from the 3rd, "Painted Wall" began to overtake "The Legend of White Snake", surpassing "White Snake" with a single-day box office of 14.5 million to become the runner-up in the single-day box office.
The great charm and magic of the Chinese market are undoubtedly revealed around the world.
Li Chen remembers that in his previous life, "The Legend of White Snake" topped the global box office list with less than 16 million US dollars in its first week.
At that time, it was like winning a gold medal in the Olympics, and the media was celebrating.
But in fact, 90% of the US$16 million for "The Legend of White Snake" was obtained domestically.
There just aren't any blockbusters in North America, so "The Legend of White Snake" will overtake "Kidnapping" to win the weekly top spot on the global box office list.
At that time, Li Chen was a little scornful. There was nothing worth showing off, and he acted as if the Chinese had never seen the world.
"The Legend of White Snake" beats "Kidnapping", and "Chinese Police" beats "Kidnapping". The difference between one word and a thousand miles.
Even so, Li Chen didn't think it was a big deal.
Compared to those Hollywood blockbusters that frequently earn 200 million in their first week worldwide, this "Chinese Police" just had the right time, place and people.
But the Chinese market is receiving more and more attention from Hollywood, which is a happy thing.
The New York Daily News also reported that Chenglong's new film topped the global charts.
Warner is the most fortunate among the six major companies. Fortunately, they took a stake in Chiyou, a New Line that was on the verge of bankruptcy, and maintained a close cooperative relationship with Rongchen Pictures.
In a studio in New York, Liu Yifei is shooting a spring and summer women's blockbuster for Louis Vuitton.
A neat stack of spring and summer women's clothing that has not yet been released hangs on a mobile clothes rack.
"Is this okay?"
"Lift your chin a little higher."
"Like this?"
"Okay, that's it, eyes! Make your eyes colder."
Before Tim even approached the studio, he heard the voices of the photographer and Crystal.
The cast of "The Hunger Games" and the cast of "Breaking Dawn," including Twilight, are in New York for promotions.
When Tim came to show his courtesy to the landlady, he also took care of both public and private matters.
As soon as they entered the studio, they saw the proprietress wearing a sleeveless round-neck flesh-colored waistcoat and a short skirt of the same color.
Holding a black LV lace bag in her hand, her long wavy hair draped over her shoulders, her eyes were condescending and full of charm.
Even a foreigner like him had to sigh that the boss lady was the most oriental beauty with 360 degrees of blind spots among the Chinese actresses he had ever seen.
Some girls don't look bad from the front, but their secrets are exposed when compared from the side.
“Tim is here.” Liu Xiaoli said with a smile when she saw Tim coming in.
"Ms. Liu, Crystal is getting more and more beautiful. The boss is really lucky." Tim's mouth seemed to be covered with honey.
Liu Xiaoli was amused, this white man was getting better and better at talking.
After finishing the shooting at noon, Tim accompanied Liu Yifei and her daughter to have a meal together.
While telling mother and daughter the biggest gossip in recent times in Hollywood.
Liu Yifei actually heard about it, and she met Scarlett in Venice a while ago.
Unexpectedly, Scarlett became a victim of hackers in less than a month.
Tim suddenly answered a phone call, and Liu Yifei said smoothly: "If you have something to do, go and do it."
Tim laughed: "Except for the boss lady's affairs, other things It’s no big deal.”
"Tim, you and your boss look more and more alike!" Liu Yifei raised her beautiful eyes and smiled.
"Haha, boss lady, your words are the greatest compliment to me."
Tim suddenly thought, why not tell the boss lady directly about the phone call just now.
This is no small favor.
"Boss Boss, Richard from Warner called me just now."
"Have you heard about their "Cloud Atlas"?"
Liu Yifei nodded: "Another Category A production, they are not looking for me, are they? But I can't make it in my schedule? "
She also listened to this "Cloud Atlas" when she was in Venice.
Starring Tom Hanks and the world's first black Oscar-winning actress, Halle Berry.
It seems that another South Korean actress was confirmed to star in August. Liu Yifei can’t remember clearly.
Tim smiled and said: "Of course not. Although it is a Category A production, it is not the role of Halle Berry. The boss will definitely not care about it."
"The two Asian female characters in it don't have many roles. Nowadays There was only one person left, and Richard asked me if I wanted to leave it to the boss, but it would be better if it was someone with international reputation."
Originally Liu Yifei's favorite was Tang Yan, but Tim. The last sentence reminded her of Zhou Xun again.
Although Zhou Xun has established his own business, he can still be regarded as his own.
Even Tang Yan and Yang Mi will set up their own businesses this year and next.
Liu Yifei pondered for a moment without speaking.
Liu Xiaoli just ate her lunch elegantly and did not interrupt the conversation between Tim and her daughter.
"What are you thinking about, boss lady?"
"Tim, does the South Korean actress have more important role or the remaining role?" Liu Yifei asked a key question .
Tim was stunned for a moment when he was asked, but he quickly responded.
"I thought you wouldn't play the role, Boss Lady, so I didn't ask. I'll call Richard now."
"But Boss Lady, what do you mean?"
" What I mean is, if the role of the South Korean actress is heavy, then we won’t want it unless our people play that role.” Liu Yifei has a clear mind.
Brother Xun is already a Venice Best Actress. Even if he stars, he can only be second to Black Pearl.
"Well, that makes sense. The boss lady is thoughtful. I'll ask now."
Tim didn't step aside and dialed Richard's phone directly.
"Tim, even though this character doesn't have many roles in the end, one person still has to play the three roles." Richard's words are equivalent to indirectly admitting that the South Korean character has more roles than the last Asian character.
Tim smiled and said: "Richard, why not just swap the two characters."
"Is it possible that you Warners don't even have this right?"< br>
Liu Yifei gave Tim a secret thumbs up.
The corner of Tim's mouth curled up and he continued: "We are the most important partners. If you want to give it, then give it a decent one."
"Otherwise, it is better not to give it, so as not to let the boss think that we, Chi You, are in your Warner Bros. That has no weight.”
Richard cursed Tim and Li Chen in his heart. So difficult to deal with: "Tim, what are you talking about! Of course we are the most important partners."
"However, this character itself is the South Korean of the future"
Richard I can’t go on. These are not problems. It is completely redundant to talk about this to colleagues like Tim.
"Okay. I'll figure it out!"
"That's right, I'll send you our people's information today."
After hanging up the phone, Tim called Snapped her fingers: "It's done, boss lady, I forgot to ask who are you going to give this role to?"
Liu Yifei smiled and said: "Zhou Xun."
Tim Diandian Head: "Well, she is suitable."
"Warner has signed a contract with the South Korean actress, right?"
Tim smiled and shook his head: "Probably not, even if the contract is signed, tell me something you don't like to hear, boss lady , the salary contracts for Asian actresses are not high, even the breach of contract fees are not high."
"But this is Warner's business, we don't need to worry about it," Liu Yifei thought, and said no more. .
Going back to Liu Xiaoli’s house in New York in the evening, Liu Yifei already knew the information about Zhou Xun’s upcoming role.
At this time, the domestic genius was just beginning to shine, and Zhou Xun was sleeping soundly.
He glanced at the caller ID in a daze, then lightly patted his forehead and answered the call.
"I said Mrs. Li, what time is it? You are here to disturb my sister's dream." Zhou Xun's lazy voice came from the phone.
Liu Yifei joked: "Oh my! I'm so kind as to get a role from Warner Bros. for you."
"Since someone thinks I'm disturbing her dream, then I Just give it to someone else.”
When Zhou Xun heard about Warner's role, he immediately became energetic.
“You are a little girl, you are more interesting than Director Li. Tell me quickly, what role is it?” Zhou Xunyi Gulu sat up from the bed.
"Why, don't you think I disturbed your sweet dream?"
"Haha, even if you disturb my sister's life event, my sister will be happy with this kind of thing!"
Liu Yifei secretly slandered the female gangster. She is still too young to talk to a love veteran like Zhou Xun.
"I watched "Cloud Atlas" and found that this character is rich in emotion and wisdom, second only to Halle Berry, and plays a vital role in the entire story."
Zhou Xun was stunned. : "Is it the role of accompanying Douna?"
As soon as Liu Yifei said this, she knew.
Of course she knows about "Cloud Atlas". Among the domestic female stars who want to compete for this role, she only knows two studios: Fan Congtong and Li Congtang.
Zhang Ziyi ended her career in Hollywood and returned to China for development.
However, Li Zhengtong quietly entered the international arena and became the second actress to go out of China after Zhang Ziyi.
A while ago, there was a lot of noise about the news that Chinese actresses will be selected for "Bond Girl".
It is even rumored that the production company of "007" has quietly sneaked into the mainland and Hong Kong Island to select Chinese actresses.
Liu Yifei, Li Congcheng, Fan Congcheng, Tang Wei and Zhang Baizhi are all within the selection range.
But soon, Red Star Wu refuted the rumors.
Although Zhou Xun also wants to break into Hollywood, he is not as eager for quick success and instant gain as Shuangzhi.
"Brother Xun is Brother Xun. You guessed it right once you guessed it."
Zhou Xun ignored Liu Yifei's joke and said instead: "Isn't it already decided to accompany Dou Na?"< br>
Liu Yifei said easily: "I don't know about that. Anyway, I've got the contract."
"I'll fax it to you tomorrow morning. Okay, the task is completed, and I'm going to bed. .”
There was a beeping sound from the phone.
Zhou Xun didn't come back to her senses for a while, she couldn't sleep.
Zhou Xun’s agent learned the news early in the morning and was even happier than Zhou Xun.
"Brother Xun, this is simply an unexpected surprise!"
"It is indeed an unexpected surprise. Although Yifei said it lightly, I don't think this matter will end like this."
"brother Have you reached this point now?
After the matter is settled, Liu Yifei will naturally not hide it from Li Chen.
“Oh, this Tim, he’s so stupid, he actually bypassed me.”
“What, you’re not happy?”
Liu Yifei was lying on the bed, her thick hair simply tied with a sky blue hairband.
“I’m happy, you did the right thing, either don’t want it, or if you want it, it can’t be lower than the Korean and Japanese actresses.”
“This role is very suitable for Brother Xun, let’s let that South Korean actress Let’s give her a supporting actress.”
Li Chen also watched this movie in his previous life. Accompanying Doona was the heroine Xingmei in that short story, and Zhou Xun was just a female companion of Xingmei.
Not only does the appearance look worse than accompanying Doona, but even the ending is sad and ridiculous.
"Are you praising me?"
"Of course, in this kind of film, the representative outside the country is not the same person. I would rather not act than act like Huang Shengyi and others who don't even have lines. "Bonus."
Liu Yifei pursed her lips and nodded: "Yeah, that's what I thought too."
Li Chen laughed: "Of course, we are husband and wife, this is called understanding."
The seven days of National Day passed by in a flash, " "Chinese Police" was a hit, with a box office of 785 million in eight days of release.
The reputation and ratings are much higher than "White Snake" and "Painted Wall".
Become the well-deserved box office champion so far this year.
It has set many records, including first-day domestic film records, single-day box office records, first-week box office records, and the fastest breaking records of 300 million, 500 million, and 700 million.
Winning the attention of filmmakers in the industry, China Film’s press releases are as consistent as the calendar, every day.
Han Sanping seemed to be having a seizure all day long. In Han Jiayin's words, Lao Han seemed to be glowing with a second spring.
Chenglong also lamented on Weibo: Li Chen is so awesome that I have only won once after decades of being in the industry.
Li Chen replied to Chenglong’s Weibo: Without the help of big brother, the box office would be short of at least 200 million.
As soon as the leave was accepted, Han Sanping called: "Li Chen, it's time for you to start writing the script for the sequel, right?"
Li Chen couldn't laugh or cry: "Director Han, are you ready? So anxious?"
"Are you anxious? You didn't see that Yangzi has already started planning the sequel to "White Snake"!" Han Sanping glared, very dissatisfied with Li Chen's unpositive attitude. .
"Okay, Director Han, you think I didn't say it. It's nothing to compare with him!"
"Am I going to compete with him? If you don't give me eye drops, what am I going to do with him? Make money." You are not active in anything, I think you are panicking because of the money!”
“Hahaha, I was wrong, Director Han, I will start writing as soon as I get down.”
“That’s pretty much it.”
On the first day of accepting the leave, the circle was called " The horror of "Chinese Police" shocked the box office.
The next day, a piece of news left everyone in the industry puzzled, especially A-list actresses such as Fan Zongyi and Li Zhengyi.
Sina Entertainment News
"There is news that Zhou Xun will star in the US$150 million Hollywood blockbuster "Cloud Atlas". The reporter contacted Zhou Xun's studio and his agent responded that this was true. "
"As for what role Zhou Xun will play, his agent revealed that it will definitely not be a minor role."
"An insider revealed that Zhou Xun is the second female lead besides Black Pearl. .”
Fan Zhengtong, who had just returned from South Korea, turned red: "Brother Guang, didn't you say that we are 90% sure about this role?"
Mu Xiaoguang's face looked like dried bacon: "栤, 椤椤, I'm more specific." I don’t know either.”
“I just said I called the people at Warner and they didn’t know the specific situation.”
“They don’t know either? They are the producer. How could they not know?”
I thought they could. Relying on "Cloud Atlas" to win back a victory, he is at least as good as Li Zhitong.
Unexpectedly, a weekly news broke out halfway.
Warner Weekly News!
Fan Zhitong suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind and blurted out: "Could it be Brother Chen who took action?"
Mu Xiaoguang also suddenly understood and nodded: "Yes, the relationship between Warner and Li Chen is The relationship is inseparable. Apart from him taking action, I really can’t think of any other reason to explain it.”
Fan Zhitong’s mood gradually calmed down and he sighed: It’s Brother Chen again
A high-end apartment in Seoul, South Korea
Accompanying Doona was shocked: "Impossible! Can I change after signing the contract?"
"Doona, calm down first, Warner is willing to pay liquidated damages , this is normal business behavior.”
"Warner also expressed its apology. The other party still hopes that you can play the role of the female companion. If you are not willing, Warner will not force you."
Fang Si Hyuk's face was calm, as if he was Telling a story that was no big deal.
In fact, it's not a big deal in itself.
The status is not equal, and there is no right to speak at all, not to mention the opposite is Warner.
You are a young actor from South Korea, and your film salary is less than 300,000 US dollars. The liquidated damages are not worth mentioning in the eyes of Warner.
"Is that Zhou Xun who stole my role? She also slept with you!" Pai Douna lost her mind and said the trouble.
"Pa!" A loud slap hit Douna's face.
Pai Douna covered her face and was dragged to her side by her hair: "I'm very angry now..."
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(End of this chapter)