Although many Hollywood directors look down on Chinese films, thinking that the special effects in Chinese films are worth a penny, and that Chinese so-called blockbusters are all exaggerated, Chinese films...

However, they attach great importance to the Chinese market.

China is a big piece of cake for Hollywood. For every Hollywood movie, as long as it can be released in China, about one-third of the box office revenue will definitely come from China. Therefore, while most Hollywood directors look down on Chinese films, they are also trying their best to use the name of Hollywood blockbusters to occupy a spot in the Chinese film circle through various channels of publicity!

Hollywood movies are a golden sign.

This golden signboard is very useful.

There was once a bad Hollywood movie called "Alien Killer". After hanging up this golden sign, it was forced to cooperate with various gimmicks and publicity, and made a lot of money in the Chinese film industry.

Even director Jenkins said something very confidently in private.

"If Lu Yuan's 'The Wanderer' hadn't suddenly become popular, then 'Alien Killer' would have made more money in China. After all, although 'Alien Killer' is not that good in my opinion, compared with the special effects of Chinese movies...tsk tsk...it's actually no problem to call it a blockbuster..."

Jenkins' words really sounded outrageous.

but……

But no one refuted.

When Jenkins said this, Jackson Jr. was also present. He agreed with it and thought it was true.

In his opinion, the Hollywood movie brand is indeed useful. Although China's economy has developed by leaps and bounds in recent years, this movie...

Well, not much progress.

Although I don’t know what the future holds, Chinese films have been disappointing in recent years. Investment has been completely cut, and most of the pay has been given to popular stars and various hype campaigns, while the film itself has been ignored. This kind of operation really makes little Jackson laugh...

Lu Yuan's sudden appearance has indeed changed the current situation of the Chinese film industry. Many directors have been awakened by Lu Yuan and started to pay attention to the quality of the film itself.

This actually made little Jackson a little wary, but the scene in August when Hollywood movies wreaked havoc on the Chinese film industry and caused many Chinese films to flop made little Jackson relax his vigilance a little.

He feels that no matter how hard Chinese films try, they will not be able to surpass Hollywood films. At least, it will be impossible in the next two years!

Of course, he did not relax his propaganda towards China.

"Arrival" has actually received a lot of publicity in China. He has come to China in person several times, brought Hollywood stars to China to interact with fans, and even held some unique meet-and-greet events.

He originally wanted to rely on this publicity to create a huge wave of popularity while Lu Yuan was not in China.

but……

He collided with the giant ship of "Symphony of Fate", and after colliding with "Symphony of Fate", he encountered Brando's death...

The huge amount of money invested in the promotion of "Arrival" didn't even make a splash in China, and it didn't even make it into the top five in popularity.

After all, the top five were basically all taken by Lu Yuan.

This is a very sad story.

Then, it seemed as if the misfortune had just begun. Although the popularity of the premiere of "Arrival" in China was not dismal, it was also extremely disappointing. Even when the movie was released, some people had never heard of it!

This is a Hollywood movie!

Besides, "Arrival" is not a bad movie like "The Killing".

…

Los Angeles.

In the coffee shop.

"Director Karl... According to the data from the premiere this morning, the attendance rate of our film Arrival in China is far from ideal. What's worse is that no matter how much our company in China promotes it, it can't generate any popularity. Although the theater chain is trying its best to promote it, the effect is very poor... Wait, damn it! What kind of piano music is this? Change it, change it to another piano music!"

"Sir, this piano piece is Mr. Lu Yuan's most famous piece, 'Wedding in a Dream'..."

"I know! I say, change this piano piece! Change to another one!"

"ah?"

“…”

Carl sat across from little Jackson.

Little Jackson's expression was originally quite calm. Even though his voice was full of distress, he still appeared calm on the surface.

However, after a piano piece sounded in the cafe, little Jackson slammed the table hard, and his calm expression suddenly became a little ferocious.

Then the waiter nodded timidly and asked someone to change the piano piece.

However, when the new piano sound came out, little Jackson was so angry that he almost went crazy!

"I said, change it! Don't you understand?"

"But, sir, we have already done as you requested..."

"I mean, I don't want Lu Yuan's piano music, don't you understand?"

"Ah... OK, OK..."

When the waiter saw little Jackson as angry as a bull, he turned pale with fright, then turned away and changed to another piano piece.

After all, this is a small cafe, and it was booked by little Jackson, so the waiter didn't dare to say anything.

As another piano piece, "Autumn Elegy", sounded, Little Jackson's expression became a little better...

"Are you okay?" Carl silently looked at little Jackson's expression.

It was the first time he saw little Jackson lose his composure like this.

"Director Carl, I'm fine... I might be a little sensitive recently." Little Jackson sighed. "I used to think he was nothing. Although he was very strong, he couldn't affect us. But since I went to China, I realized how disgusting it is to be in the same era as this guy. His disgust is not only in movies and piano music, but also in other aspects... A large part of the reason for the failure of our promotion of "Arrival" was that we bumped into him... The popularity of the three movies under his company in China is really crazy..."

"Jackson, you called me suddenly, it shouldn't be to talk about these, right?" Carl asked seriously after listening to what little Jackson said.

"Director Carl, I want to save Arrival. Of course, your Skull and Bones also needs to be saved. Although your Skull and Bones premiered well in China, its influence is actually not as good as Lu Yuan's three films. Moreover, have you noticed? In the United States, we have put in so much effort, but the popularity of our film is still the same as Lu Yuan's film?"

"How do you want to save me?"

"I think……"

"Sorry, I have to take a call."

"good."

Just as Karl was about to listen carefully to what Little Jackson said, his cell phone rang.

He answered the phone, and after saying a few words, his face changed.

"What's wrong?" Little Jackson asked curiously after seeing Carl's expression.

"The 'remote' side called me..."

"What phone call?"

"Batman's director Wei Wuji wants to talk to me. He has been calling me these past two days. I think he might want to recruit me to join the remote..."

"What! Are you crazy? You are Carl, the big director of Century Company. How dare you, a remote manager of such a small company in Hollywood, do this... Wait, my phone is ringing too. I want to answer it too..." Little Jackson touched his vibrating cell phone and answered it.

Karl watched Little Jackson pick up the phone, and at first he showed a hint of a smile, but then his face changed instantly!

Then……

"Bullshit, what qualifications do you have to cooperate with me?"

"Our movie is not doing well? Bullshit! Wei Wuji, don't be too proud! Your Batman may not be able to beat my Arrival!"

"Don't think about it, I think it through clearly, don't treat me as a fool!"

"You are remote, what qualifications do you have to invite me!"

"Stop dreaming!"

More than ten minutes later.

Little Jackson hung up the phone as if he had seen a ghost.

I even wanted to curse!

The call was from Wei Wuji who was remotely there.

He didn't know how his phone number was leaked. Anyway, Wei Wuji called him and asked him to meet to discuss various cooperations. He even talked to him about the situation of "Arrival" in China. He almost said that if the movie "Arrival" was not managed well in China, it would fail.

Anyway…

Little Jackson was very angry.

“Mr. Karl, I will try every possible way and use every possible means to let this arrogant guy see!”

“…”

"When did Chinese directors look down upon Hollywood movies? Who does he think he is? He really thinks that I value China's box office so much that he dares to compete with me in Hollywood's box office? Does he have the qualifications? It's a joke! Inviting me to dinner... where does he get the courage from! There is only one Lu Yuan, I don't believe that he, Lu Yuan, can cover the sky in China. Even if he is the king of China, I don't believe it in Hollywood!" Little Jackson's face turned extremely red.

“…”

Little Jackson became angrier and angrier as he spoke. He felt insulted.

Moreover, the person who insulted him was actually a Chinese director whom he had always looked down upon.

How could he not be angry?

Karl looked at Little Jackson’s somewhat irritable temper and fell silent.

Although he didn't like Andorra always speaking ill of Andorra in public, deep down in his heart he didn't seem to be very disgusted with Wei Wuji from China.

He felt that this Chinese director seemed very sincere.

"Director Carl, let's study the next promotion carefully. Your "Skull King Kong" is also very dangerous... He may be good in China, but in Hollywood, our publicity efforts are still greater than his. There is no way we can be suppressed by him!"

“…”

…

afternoon.

"Arrival" screening room.

"A-choo, A-choo!"

Lu Yuan, who was far away in China, sneezed several times in succession.

He touched his nose.

Could it be that I have a cold?

That’s not right. I seem to be taking care of my health.

"A-choo, A-choo!"

After Lu Yuan sneezed, Fatty Wei, who had just returned from the bathroom, also sneezed several times as soon as he sat down.

"Ayuan... some people just don't accept my invitation. They say he has failed, but he still refuses to admit it. Look, it's only the first day and there are already so many empty seats in the front..." After sitting down, Fatty Wei adjusted his comfortable sitting position and began to grumble in dissatisfaction.

In Fatty Wei's eyes, he didn't know how "Arrival" was doing in Hollywood, but it was doomed in China.

"Director Wei, have you called Director Jackson Jr.?"

"Yeah, I just wanted to talk to him about cooperation and meet him for dinner, but that guy looked down on me. We are all directors, so who is looking down on whom? His movie is doomed to fail in China. Am I wrong?" Fatty Wei shook his head.

When the movie "Arrival" reached the middle part on the screen, Fatty Wei yawned.

The plot of the movie is okay, and the special effects are also okay, but compared with other movies released, "Arrival" is really uninteresting.

After all, the fighting scenes and character settings in the three movies "Wolverine", "Batman" and "Superman" are all pretty good!

"Director Wei..."

"I always feel that making phone calls everywhere like this is like pimping, and seems a bit low-class." Lu Yuan hesitated for a moment and said to Fatty Wei.

"No, I was trying to persuade them to turn from evil to good. Oops, something wrong happened during lunch. I have diarrhea again..." Not long after sitting down, Fatty Wei happily headed for the bathroom with his cell phone in his hand.

"..." Lu Yuan looked at the direction Fatty Wei left and his mouth suddenly trembled.

He suddenly remembered what Fatty Wei had said before about inviting Little Jackson to dinner...

Are you making a dinner appointment in the bathroom?

This taste...

Lu Yuan suddenly found himself unable to imagine it.

Just as Lu Yuan was about to continue watching "Arrival", his cell phone vibrated.

He looked at the phone.

All right.

It was McVey calling.

He walked to the corner and answered the phone.

"Hello? Mike?"

"Lu Yuan, I just accepted an interview with the media, and I said that your Batman will definitely make 200 million in the U.S. box office. Please don't let me down!"

"???"