Chapter 814 is incredibly melodramatic, yet it's a huge box office hit.
Jiang Yuqian only panicked for a moment.
To be honest, having come this far, she can confidently say that she's seen it all in the entertainment industry.
Jiang Yuqian quickly regained her composure upon seeing Zhang Yuezhen's actions. She grasped Zhang Yuezhen's hands with deep affection and, in front of the onlookers and cameras, said with gratitude, "Thank you, Sister Yuezhen, for supporting my new movie."
Zhang Yue was stunned for a moment.
Without saying a word, Jiang Yuqian took Zhang Yuezhen's hand and led her to a Chinese media person at the scene.
“Before, because of the character in the script, I suggested that this role was not suitable for Teacher Pinhe to play. Although we all know that Teacher Pinhe is a very good actor, I was just stating the facts, but I was really worried that this would cause Teacher Pinhe to misunderstand. I didn’t expect that Sister Yuezhen would come to support my new movie today.” Jiang Yuqian gently pressed her other hand to the middle of her chest, her face full of emotion. “This really made me feel a great sense of relief.”
For a few seconds, Zhang Yue's expression completely faltered; she lost all composure and panicked, losing all control of her facial expressions.
Like those intelligent robots that can't connect to the host computer for a while.
"Ha, ah—" It took Zhang Yuezhen several seconds to regain her composure. The Chinese media person in front of her was holding a mobile phone and filming. Of course, it wasn't just this person; everyone around her had been pointing their phones at Jiang Yuqian the moment she walked in.
“Of course.” Zhang Yuezhen forced a smile at Jiang Yuqian. “Actually, we didn’t know what was going on. Suddenly, news came that you didn’t agree to let Pinhe join your new movie, which startled me. I thought I had done something wrong and offended you.”
“How could that be?” Jiang Yuqian shook her head. “If I have the opportunity, I would definitely like to work with such an excellent actor as Teacher Pinhe. But, as you know, if the characters’ relationships are not suitable, the result of the collaboration will be poor, and it would be better not to work together at all, right? I don’t want to end up with a bad memory after working together.”
Zhang Yuezhen: "...Yes, yes."
Jiang Yuqian released Zhang Yuezhen's hand with a smile—yes, she only released it at this moment.
She said, "I will definitely find a suitable script in the future."
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Lu Yanhe saw the widely circulated video online a day later.
How popular is this video online?
Basically, all the bloggers who regularly follow entertainment news posted several analyses, both in uppercase and lowercase.
This analysis mainly focuses on whether Jiang Yuqian genuinely wanted to cooperate with Chen Pinhe or was merely pretending, and whether Zhang Yue's visit was uninvited or a deliberate attempt by Jiang Yuqian to embarrass her.
After watching the video, Lu Yanhe had a tangential thought.
Jiang Yuqian has a great talent for acting; she just hadn't found the right type of role before.
Knowing the truth, Lu Yanhe naturally understood the meaning behind the expressions of every person and every frame in the video.
What pleased him most was Zhang Yuezhen's undisguised panic and shock throughout the entire process of Jiang Yuqian grabbing her hand and leading her towards the camera.
Zhang Yuezhen's initial "effortlessness" and "confidence" crumbled at that moment.
She wasn't as calm and collected as she thought.
Jiang Yuqian is far more complex than she thought.
In fact, Lu Yanhe was also curious about why Zhang Yue really thought Jiang Yuqian could be frightened by her sudden show of force.
An actress who has managed to reach this position in the entertainment industry, currently the most successful Chinese actress on the international stage...
Do you really think Jiang Yuqian got to this point because of him?
Not to mention that Jiang Yuqian was a top-tier actress in China before she met him, among all the actresses who have worked with Lu Yanhe, how many have reached Jiang Yuqian's level?
Lu Yanhe sent a message to Jiang Yuqian: Sister Yuqian, thank you.
Jiang Yuqian: You're welcome, it's nothing.
Lu Yanhe: You've amazed me.
Jiang Yuqian: You can be even more exaggerated.
Lu Yanhe: After Doomsday, are you going to devote yourself wholeheartedly to the movie The Window?
Jiang Yuqian: Before "The Window Sill", I was going to have a guest role as the lead in one episode of an American TV series.
This is a very common practice in Hollywood.
This also proves one thing.
Jiang Yuqian has become incredibly popular.
Lu Yanhe: I have another script for you, the one I told you about before, "Love is Not Blind". It's waiting for your schedule. See when you have time.
Jiang Yuqian: Okay, then after we finish filming "The Window Sill", I'll set aside my schedule for you.
Lu Yanhe: Okay, I'll have someone send you the script later. It's a very good script.
Jiang Yuqian: What you said really brightened my day.
Lu Yanhe: Haha.
Lu Yanhe: It's just that the male lead made me a little unsure who to choose; it's hard to describe that feeling.
As a result, Jiang Yuqian received the script, and after reading it, she said directly: "I think the role of Wang Xiaojian is very suitable for Li Zhibai."
Lu Yanhe: ?!
Doomsday truly lives up to its reputation as a big-budget film. Thanks to Parameter's global distribution and the fact that its word-of-mouth held up, it quickly surpassed $400 million at the global box office and is now heading towards $500 million.
This is an original science fiction film.
The fact that the first film achieved such a high box office figure is definitely a result that could be developed into a series.
The presence of Jiang Jun and Jiang Yuqian, two Chinese leads, has shown Hollywood once again that Chinese actors can carry box office success in mainstream blockbusters.
In particular, of the current $400 million in box office revenue, $150 million came from China, and another $74 million came from other Asian countries and regions.
This is arguably the highest-grossing Hollywood film in Asia this year.
Apart from Home Alone 2.
Parameter has officially put Doomsday 2 on the agenda and has begun discussions with the various actors about their return.
Jiang Yuqian is the first actress to confirm her return.
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"Doomsday 2 offered me $2.7 million, and I agreed." Jiang Yuqian told Lu Yanhe on the phone why she agreed so quickly, "That's almost double the salary I got for Red Eye 2."
In Hollywood, a salary of $2.7 million is roughly equivalent to being a near-top-tier actor.
If Jiang Yuqian can succeed in a few more films, her salary will be able to stabilize at this figure.
But if she wants to go further, for example, to reach over $5 million, she needs to produce more films that feature her as the main character, like "Red Eye".
Lu Yanhe had previously told Jiang Yuqian that in Hollywood, salary is a very important metric.
In this industry, the clearest standard for measuring and positioning you is your pay.
Moreover, unlike the Chinese entertainment industry, Hollywood's pay system is relatively transparent.
What are the typical standards for the remuneration of actors of what rank?
In China, the highest-paid actors are always those with high online popularity, not top-tier actors with real talent. This is related to the industry as a whole, and of course, it's also related to the lack of transparency in the salaries of China's top actors.
This "lack of transparency" refers not only to the fact that their salaries are not publicly disclosed, but also to the numerous additional income streams they use to "inflate" their earnings beyond their contractual fees. The salary figures in their contracts are definitely not their final income for a single film.
Jiang Yuqian's ability to earn $2.7 million for "Doomsday 2" is also related to the fact that she actually signed two "Doomsday" movies with Parameter at once; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to receive such a high figure.
Lu Yanhe strongly agreed with Jiang Yuqian's quick decision to agree.
Because Jiang Yuqian is pursuing a business-oriented career.
If you've landed a career-defining paycheck for a decent film series, don't worry too much about the rest; focus on achieving that breakthrough first.
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"So, how should we offer Jiang Yuqian her salary for the movie 'Love is Not Blind'?"
Chen Yin was in a bit of a headache.
Based on the $2.7 million salary, which is approximately 20 million RMB at the current exchange rate.
"Love is Not Blind" obviously couldn't afford to pay Jiang Yuqian such a high salary.
Lu Yanhe said, "2.7 million US dollars is not Yuqian's current market standard price. In Hollywood, her current standard asking price is around 1.5 million US dollars. According to industry practice, 'Love is Not Blind' is a low-to-medium budget film that is between an art film and a commercial film, so the film's salary is definitely lower than the standard asking price. But I still hold the same view that we should not lower other people's remuneration just because we have worked with them a lot. Our means of controlling costs is not to lower remuneration."
He thought for a moment and said, "I'll give you two options for Yuqian's team to choose from. Option one: a $1.3 million salary with no additional revenue. Option two: a $800,000 salary plus 2% of overseas box office revenue, and 1% of revenue from regions where the film is not shown in theaters."
After saying that, Lu Yanhe added, "You guys calculate this ratio and you can adjust it."
Chen Yin nodded. "That's no problem."
Not long after, Jiang Yuqian replied, saying she had chosen the second option.
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"Love is Not Blind is a chick flick, and I really didn't expect President Lu to offer us such a high salary. He even offered us a share of the profits," He Heng couldn't help but remark to Jiang Yuqian.
Jiang Yuqian said, "This is because Yan He definitely intends to release this film globally. Although it is a Chinese-language film, Linghe has already done global distribution through 'Flypaper' and 'The Fault in Our Stars.' Many of Linghe's subsequent films will also be distributed globally. He is worried that 'Love is Not Blind' will do well at the global box office, and he initially gave me too little, which I mind. If we change to a bonus system, it may easily make the lead actors of other Linghe films dissatisfied. As far as I know, there are very few actors who can currently receive bonuses for Linghe films."
“The movies in Linghe are all good projects now. Not to mention taking a salary, many actors are even willing to go for free,” He Heng said with a smile.
“But Yan He wants actors who believe their performances are valuable,” Jiang Yuqian said. “In fact, he knows very well that if one day he makes a movie with little investment or no box office prospects, and it’s purely for the purpose of realizing cinematic art, he would go to me without asking for a fee. That’s why, in normal business collaborations, we focus on business, and that’s how we can make the collaboration last.”
“Okay, to be honest, I thought you would ask us to lower the pay,” He Heng said. “I was all prepared to persuade you not to do it.”
"Why do this? He's not short of money, Linghe isn't short of money either, and I'm worth this pay." Jiang Yuqian said, "Sister Heng, free things are the most expensive. In business, we shouldn't talk about business. If we talk about personal relationships when we don't need to, it's troublesome for both the buyer and the seller."
He Heng remarked with emotion, "Your perspective is truly different now."
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“But I really didn’t expect that she would accept the salary directly,” Lu Qingzhen said. “Look at Li Yuefeng, when he accepts a role, he always says that if the film’s budget is not enough, his salary can be reduced.”
Lu Qingzhen and Chen Ziyan were also discussing this matter at the same time.
“That’s because Li Yuefeng’s relationship with Lu Yanhe is far less than that of Jiang Yuqian,” Chen Ziyan said. “For an actress of Jiang Yuqian’s caliber, the trust shown by accepting a role without even reading the script is more important than the pay. The attitude of not discussing the pay and not haggling over what the pay is is more important than a polite demeanor at first glance. Cooperation between true friends is more important than anything else.”
Lu Qingzhen: "That's true."
“If you give it to me, I’ll take it,” Chen Ziyan said. “Think about it, how many people around you would make you do that?”
"There really aren't many."
Chen Ziyan thought to herself, and what Jiang Yuqian did was far more important to Lu Yanhe than millions or even tens of millions of dollars.
How could Li Yuefeng so brazenly refuse to cooperate with Chen Pinhe?
Chen Ziyan remained skeptical.
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Originally, the fact that Jiang Yuqian refused to work with Chen Pinhe in the new Hollywood movie was only known to a small circle of people.
However, after the video of Zhang Yuezhen and Jiang Yuqian at the premiere of "Destruction Day" circulated online, the matter became widely known.
And this event, by a twist of fate, happened at a certain time.
After signing with Aurora Video, Wang Jing filmed many dramas, many of which featured Lu Yanhe.
Although Wang Jing has not yet won any particularly prestigious awards, nor has she become a huge star, both industry insiders and the general public consider her a potential future Best Actress candidate.
Her existence is somewhat similar to Wen Qi and Zhang Zifeng. They are very young, have explosive acting skills, and are very talented. They are definitely not the kind of actors who are particularly famous, have extremely high popularity, or have a huge fan base, but they have no shortage of roles, are recognized, and are anticipated.
Wang Jing was almost about to sign a contract with a TV series produced by Beijing TV.
This TV series is a spy drama with a relatively mainstream theme.
The male lead is Chen Pinhe.
The role they're looking for for Wang Jing is the female lead.
Before this, Wang Jing did not know how bad the relationship between Lu Yanhe and Chen Pinhe was, and she only knew that they had some conflicts because of the "Destruction Day" project.
But this is quite normal in the entertainment industry.
Wang Jing wouldn't stop cooperating with Chen Pinhe over such a small matter.
That being said, given her current status in the entertainment industry, it's not her place to say she won't work with Chen Pinhe.
Until the affair between Jiang Yuqian and Zhang Yuezhen was exposed.
Jiang Yuqian's attitude seemed to suggest that she and Chen Pinhe had no problems and could work together in the future. However, those who truly understood the situation, especially those familiar with the entertainment industry, knew that Jiang Yuqian's words were all sarcastic.
Wang Jing was even more so.
Jiang Yuqian's direct and clear expression of her refusal to cooperate with Chen Pinhe indicates that the conflict between Lu Yanhe and Chen Pinhe behind this matter is far deeper than she realized. That's why Jiang Yuqian, who is closer to Lu Yanhe, would do this.
Leaving aside the fact that she has benefited from Lu Yanhe's care and support since her debut, Wang Jing's personality alone suggests she doesn't like to remain neutral. Between Chen Pinhe and Lu Yanhe, she would unhesitatingly choose Lu Yanhe's side. Wang Jing is a very typical person who sides with family; whether it's based on reason or not depends on what kind of reason it is.
So, just as they were preparing to sign the contract with Beijing and Taiwan, Wang Jing suddenly withdrew and refused to sign.
"You're not signing?"
The people in Beijing and Taiwan were shocked, as were the people in the Northern Lights brokerage department.
This major drama is a top-tier (S-level) drama produced by Beijing TV.
With mainstream resources and Chen Pinhe as the lead actor, this drama is destined to win awards. Countless actresses want to play the female lead, and Beijing TV also considered factors such as acting skills before letting Wang Jing take on this big role.
The people in the Northern Lights brokerage department were all puzzled.
"Why?"
This drama was secured because Aurora Borealis was both an investor and the broadcasting platform, which ensured Wang Jing got the lead role. Yet she just said she wouldn't act anymore.
Wang Jing didn't mince words with her agent, saying directly, "I will not work with Chen Pinhe."
Her agent was shocked.
"why is that?"
Wang Jing said, "Why else? There's a conflict between Chen Pinhe and Lu Yanhe. Jiang Yuqian even said on camera that she had refused to work with Chen Pinhe before. So how could I participate in a drama starring Chen Pinhe at this time?"
"You—" The agent stared at Wang Jing in disbelief, "Whatever it is between Lu Yanhe and Chen Pinhe, what does it have to do with you?"
“Of course there is a connection. Lu Yanhe and I are friends. I’ve been working with him since our first drama. How many times have we worked together?” Wang Jing said very firmly. “Anyway, I’m not going to act in this drama. I’m not as powerful as Sister Yuqian, and I can’t make my own decisions. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have left. I would have told the crew that I wouldn’t act with Chen Pinhe and let them choose between me and Chen Pinhe. Of course, I know that I’m not in a position to say such things now.”
"If you really say that, I'll think you're crazy."
"Who knows if it will be the same in the future?" Wang Jing pouted. "Don't look down on me."
"I'm speechless," the agent said. "With your acting skills, if you acted in this drama, you would have a chance to win Best Actress next year. Such a good opportunity, and you turned it down for such a reason."
Wang Jing: "Actually, you all think that what I did was right, right?"
Where do you get the confidence to think that?
"Because if you really think what I'm doing is wrong, you won't just complain that what I'm doing is irrational; you will definitely stop me."
"..."
"Actually, the cooperation between Northern Lights and Yan He is also very close. If Yan He really breaks ties with Chen Pinhe one day, I don't believe you will cooperate with Chen Pinhe openly. Not to mention the future, even now, you are not very enthusiastic about cooperating with Chen Pinhe. I haven't seen any projects approaching him."
"This isn't my job, I don't know."
"Stop pretending. What are you pretending for in front of me?" Wang Jing said. "You know very well that what I'm saying is true."
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In November, Yuming is mostly characterized by clear skies and crisp autumn air.
The sun was still warm enough; it wasn't quite that cold yet.
Zhou Ping'an arrived in Beijing and Taiwan, and entered Xu Bin's office with a big smile.
"Xu Tai".
Xu Bin raised his hand and pointed at Zhou Ping'an with his index finger.
"You little rascal, you came right after smelling it."
Zhou Pingan said, "I'm here to help you out of your immediate predicament."
Xu Bin: "See what I told you? I haven't even said anything yet, and you already know everything."
"If I can't figure this out, what's the point of doing this job?" Zhou Ping'an smiled like a bright chrysanthemum. "Besides, Wang Jing didn't know what was good for her and turned down the role. The drama is about to start filming, so I have to come and help solve this urgent problem. We can't let the production go on hold, right?"
Xu Bin said, "You're not the first one here."
Zhou Ping'an: "That just means someone heard the news faster than me. But, Director Xu, I believe the antidote they can bring is definitely not as effective as the one I brought."
"Um?"
“Meng Li,” Zhou Pingan said. “I don’t think anyone else could offer a better actress than Meng Li, right?”
Xu Bin raised his eyebrows.
"She's always had a terrible temper. I've never even met her, but I've heard about it. Would she really accept a role that no one else wanted?"
“With me here, she will definitely accept the role,” Zhou Ping’an said. “Besides, only a fool would refuse this role in our production. With you here, a Best Actress nomination is a sure thing. Wang Jing would be out of her mind to turn it down.”
"She is reckless because she has Lu Yanhe backing her up in the future."
“That’s true.” Zhou Pingan smiled. “But no matter how capable Lu Yanhe is, he can’t surpass Jingtai. Young people these days only care about the immediate excitement, but they don’t know they should have a longer-term perspective.”
Xu Bin glanced at Zhou Ping'an and said, "Although Mengli is suitable, according to the initial budget we made for Wang Jing, if we use Mengli, her fee will not reach her usual rate."
“Look at what you’re saying. When we take on dramas for Beijing TV, especially yours, we have to offer a friendly price.” Zhou Ping’an said with a smile, “500,000 per episode, how about that? That’s already 200,000 lower than Meng Li’s market price. Besides, if Meng Li is the lead actress, some of the brands she works with will definitely sponsor her. Meng Li’s commercial value is something Wang Jing can’t compare to.”
Xu Bin considered it for a moment and nodded.
Zhou Pingan: "Xu Tai is quite straightforward."
Xu Bin: "We don't want to be stood up again, let's sign the contract this week."
"No problem."
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"What the hell? 500,000 per episode? When did my salary drop to that level?"
Upon hearing Zhou Ping'an's words, Meng Li immediately became furious.
“I’m not going to act in this. I asked you to help me find a good project, not a project with a low pay.”
Zhou Ping'an had long anticipated Meng Li's reaction.
"The male lead of this drama is Chen Pinhe, so the budget for his salary will definitely be tilted towards him, even if it were Zhang Lan or the others."
“Wang Jing even quit acting because of Chen Pinhe.” Meng Li rolled her eyes. “Do you think I don’t know that?”
“Wang Jing is out of her mind, she’s sick. If you acted in this drama, you would very likely win Best Actress next year,” Zhou Ping’an said. “This drama is directly nominated for major mainstream awards, not to mention the backing of Beijing and Taiwan’s operations and public relations.”
Meng Li: "Nowadays, any big-budget drama is said to be guaranteed a spot in a major award."
“But you know very well that this is the drama,” Zhou Pingan said. “If we don’t lower our salaries, how can we compete with other actresses for this role? Wang Jing got the role because Aurora Borealis pulled strings behind the scenes. Now that Wang Jing isn’t acting, there are plenty of actresses competing for it.”
Mengli fell silent.
"Anyway, I can't persuade you. Think about it yourself. If you don't accept a role that has the potential to win you a major award, I don't know how I'll help you get roles in the future," Zhou Ping'an said. "I'll wait for you for two days. If you're sure you don't want to take it, I'll give the script to someone else."
Meng Li: "Are you trying to provoke me?"
Zhou Pingan looked at Meng Li and nodded, "Yes."
Mengli frowned.
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Friday, November 7th.
"Flypaper" was released simultaneously worldwide.
This crime film, featuring a locked-room mystery and dark humor, underwent a full month of pre-release promotion, and in a very Hollywood style, including interviews, screenings, and high-profile events.
For a film released globally simultaneously like this, the promotional methods must be as extensive and widespread as possible.
For example, although the main creators went to South Korea for promotion, the promotional content in South Korea can also reach places outside of South Korea.
This is why it's said that only Hollywood can produce global superstars.
To a large extent, the creation of superstars relies on global distribution and promotion capabilities.
One advantage of casting Yan Liang in the lead role is that he starred in "Friends," so people are familiar with his face. Even if they haven't seen the show, they've seen his image before, so it's not unfamiliar.
Besides him, this film also features Alne Bogut, a rising Hollywood star, and Skadi Taft, an Oscar-nominated actor now known as the king of bad movies.
The names of these two individuals give the film a very "international" feel, which is an important factor in the film "Flypaper" gaining theater support in markets like South Korea and Japan, which have a strong preference for Hollywood films.
Tanya Bailey, a German actress who won the Best Actress award at the Berlin Film Festival, is a guarantee of acting skills and enhances the quality of the film.
With the addition of Thailand's "top star" Chaana and a host of other actors forming an "all-star cast," "Flypaper" managed to have the feel of a blockbuster in November, a relatively quiet month for the film.
"Flypaper" grossed 24 million yuan on its opening day in China and 75 million yuan over its opening weekend, slightly below expectations but still within expectations.
As Lu Yanhe has always emphasized, the genre of "Flypaper" has a relatively low box office ceiling in the Chinese market.
This type of film is unlikely to achieve exceptionally high box office returns. However, as long as the word-of-mouth is good and the film gradually gains traction, and its subsequent performance doesn't falter, it can generally still gross 300-500 million yuan.
The box office performance of "Flypaper" depends mainly on its global performance.
For this type of film, which has a low box office ceiling in a single market, it needs to rely on multiple markets to reap the rewards.
In North America, Flypaper grossed $13.2 million in its opening weekend.
In the UK, it grossed $2.1 million in its opening weekend.
In Germany, that figure is $1.1 million.
At first glance, the film doesn't seem to be doing well at the box office in any market.
Many media outlets, even before the official results were released, had already begun to predict the collapse of Lu Yanhe's box office success.
However, at this moment, Linghe released a piece of good news:
"Flypaper" was released simultaneously in more than 80 countries and regions around the world, and grossed more than one million dollars in its opening weekend in 13 markets.
Subsequently, when the box office statistics were released, "Flypaper" surprisingly grossed $38.2 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
The media in North America don't play that "disregard costs and talk about box office" game with you.
This movie only cost $10 million to make. Not counting marketing, it made a profit just from its opening weekend box office worldwide. Isn't that a success?
Lu Yanhe did something.
He took a screenshot of the initial ratings for "Flypaper" on eight film rating websites worldwide and posted it on his various social media platforms:
—Singing on stage is all about attracting attention! The movie has only just started showing; we'll see where it ends!
Flamboyant, even arrogant.
However, the overwhelmingly positive reviews of "Flypaper" truly justify Lu Yanhe's arrogance.
This film, which has a unique style, has seen a dramatic drop in popularity due to word-of-mouth recommendations from audiences, even remaining in single digits in North America.
In China—Lu Yanhe and Yan Liang's home turf—the box office performance stabilized. Although the opening weekend's box office results were poor, it was only at this point that domestic promotion began to exert its own force.
Li Zhibai had someone film a funny clip of himself imitating Yan Liang in "Flypaper" and posted it on social media.
The main actors of "Flypaper" each received a separate interview, generating daily trending topics and sharing their stories on screen, using their acting experiences to attract audiences.
The slogans used included "The King of Bad Movies Turns His Life Around with 'Flypaper'", "The Art Film Queen Finally Gains Global Recognition with 'Flypaper'", and "Thailand's Top Actress Takes the World by 'Flypaper'".
Coincidentally, this is also the story that audiences love to watch the most.
As a result, "Flypaper" performed very steadily at the Chinese box office.
Two weeks after its release, the daily box office remained above 15 million yuan, and the total box office had exceeded 370 million yuan.
No single day saw a daily box office exceeding 40 million, yet the total box office has already surpassed that of other films released during the same period.
In contrast, the price of flypaper overseas, except in North America, the UK, Germany, and Japan and South Korea, saw a significant drop starting from the second week.
That's the limit for genre films. Unless, like "The Mist," it touches on a hot topic that transcends the horror genre's audience and attracts a large number of viewers who are not the target audience for that genre, no matter how good the word-of-mouth is, the box office potential is limited.
Nevertheless, after two weeks of release worldwide, "Flypaper" grossed over $120 million, successfully entering the $100 million box office club.
Undoubtedly, this is another continuation of Lu Yanhe's box office legend, and also a good start for Linghe in making movies in Hollywood.
This gave Soren even more confidence in The Notebook and Men in Black.
It also made them start to wonder if giving up "The Fault in Our Stars," which features an all-Asian cast, was a mistake.
But they soon changed their minds.
Even if "The Fault in Our Stars" is successful, the box office performance of teen romance films is not high, far below the potential of "Men in Black".
Even if we're wrong, it's okay—
Anyway, Soren is also the publisher of "The Fault in Our Stars".
Success is also Sauron's success.
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At this time, Lu Yanhe held a meeting with Linghe and suggested, "How about casting Yan Lingyu as the female lead and Liu Zefan as the male lead for 'The Mistake in Our Stars'?"
Chen Yin said, "Yes, both of them are top-tier stars in China, but their overseas popularity is not high. Except for Liu Zefan, who has some fame because of 'The Squid Game.' Of course, if the British drama does well after it airs, he may have even greater fame."
“My idea for ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ is to break even in the Asian market and try to make a box office impact in other markets,” Lu Yanhe said. “However, I don’t want to make this film like a Chinese-language film. Like ‘Flypaper,’ I want to make it like an English-language film.”
Chen Yin asked, "Will the production team be a Hollywood team?"
“Yes, during the production of ‘Flypaper,’ Linghe has established a production team in Hollywood. Of course, I hope to use this project to further expand this production team,” Lu Yanhe said. “Similarly, any suitable production staff from Linghe in China can also join this production team.”
Chen Yin asked, "Then—"
“For ‘The Fault in Our Stars,’ we need to use a Hollywood director,” Lu Yanhe said. “Since the main cast of this film consists of Chinese actors, the director must be someone with some fame in Europe and America, so as to create the impression in the European and American markets that this is a Hollywood film rather than a Chinese-language film.”
"Why is that? Even for Chinese-language films, 'Home Alone' did very well at the box office. The market has already proven that Chinese-language films can achieve high box office results globally."
“Because this is a movie that no one can believe from any perspective could achieve such high box office numbers,” Lu Yanhe said. “However, my expectations for its box office performance far exceed those of ‘Flypaper’ and ‘Buried,’ including Soren’s ‘The Notebook.’ In my mind, I want to make it the highest-grossing youth romance film.”
After all, the original film grossed $300 million worldwide.
It was a melodramatic and outrageous film, yet it was a huge box office success.
(End of this chapter)
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