From Becoming Penguin's Major Shareholder to Building an Entertainment Empire

Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.

It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...

Chapter 148 Eldest Brother Cheng's Rebirth of the Flying Dragon

Maggie Cheung picked up a cocktail.

"Hey handsome, let's have a drink."

Shen Fang laughed loudly: "Of course, it's my honor to drink with you, Sister Manyu."

The two clinked glasses.

"You haven't answered my question yet. What are you doing in Hong Kong? And with Daniel Wu and the other Emperor Entertainment artists, are they all your friends?"

"I'm in Hong Kong to discuss some business. As for the others, I met them while we were having dinner earlier."

Shen Fang pointed at Huo Xiwen.

"Xiao Kun accidentally dirtied Miss Huo's clothes. Later, he ran into Yan Zu and his group. It just so happened that I was planning to ask Yan Zu to collaborate on my senior brother's new film."

Jet Li became interested.

"What new show?"

At that moment, the door to the private room was opened.

Two men walked in. One of them had a rather large nose and was an international superstar. The other was a tall, thin middle-aged man wearing a suit and glasses, with bright eyes.

"Ah Long, what brings you here? Mr. Yang is here too?" Jet Li looked at Jackie Chan and Albert Yeung in surprise.

Albert Yeung walked straight over with a smile and extended his right hand, and Shen Fang also stood up.

"Mr. Shen, hello, I am Albert Yeung. I apologize for bothering you."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "You're too kind, Mr. Yang. I've heard so much about you."

Shen Fang and Albert Yeung shook hands.

Then Shen Fang looked at his elder brother Cheng.

Shen Fang smiled as he looked at the big-nosed man.

"Brother Jackie Chan, can I have a hug? You're my idol."

Jackie Chan laughed: "It's rare to see such a handsome fan."

Cheng Long gave Shen Fang a warm hug. Although it was their first time meeting, the two acted like good friends.

Everyone sat down.

Manyu looked at her elder brother Cheng with great surprise.

"Ah Long, what brings you here? Have you finished filming your scenes?"

Cheng Long took a sip of his drink.

"No, but it's almost done. There are just a few reshoots left. Let me give you a price."

"What's the name of Jackie Chan's new movie? I'll go support him when it comes out."

Jackie Chan smiled: "The dragon is reborn."

Sinking Square.....

Man looked at Cheng Long with envy.

"This film, 'Ah Long,' has an investment of 340 million RMB. It's definitely the largest film investment project in Hong Kong. Mr. Yang really supports you. Such a huge investment."

Albert Yeung smiled and said, "Ah Long is currently preparing to lead Hong Kong films to Hollywood. This is a big gamble. But I have a lot of confidence in Ah Long."

Sinking into the market... was indeed a huge gamble. Because of this movie, which was not just a minor flop, it directly blocked Jackie Chan's path to Hollywood advancement.

PS: "The Medallion" is one of Jackie Chan's few bad movies, and also the worst failure of his career. The film had a total investment of 340 million RMB, making it the most expensive film ever made in Hong Kong at the time. It not only had a stellar production team, but Jackie Chan also contributed the longest kissing scene in his film history.

Unexpectedly, this movie, despite its hype, flopped both critically and commercially after its release, causing investors to lose a fortune and abruptly ending Jackie Chan's Hollywood career.

Although "The Medallion" was ostensibly made for Jackie Chan, it secretly carried a lot of Emperor Entertainment's own agenda. Christy Chung, a sexy goddess who was already somewhat successful in the film industry at the time, was cast as the second female lead. Nicholas Tse and Edison Chen, who were just starting out, made cameo appearances as two waiters. Gillian Chung and Charlene Choi's promotional posters also appeared in the film.

Albert Yeung invested 300 million yuan and spent three years making "The Medallion," but the final revenue was only 150 million yuan. Not only was the box office loss heavy, but the audience's evaluation after its release was also unsatisfactory. Without the guarantee of box office success, Jackie Chan was no longer the target of Hollywood film companies, and thus Jackie Chan's Hollywood career gradually declined.