China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 804 Liu Tianxian's Role
Sun Yi did not take Liu Yifei's joke that night seriously.

Even if it was true, he didn't really care.

I've stepped on it before, and it's quite comfortable.

My wife's feet are so tender, just step on them.

Of course, you must wash it thoroughly first.

Otherwise, with Liu Tianxian's madness in some aspects, who knows what he might do with his feet.

That's not so wonderful.

In addition to this, Sun Yi has also been concerned about superhero movies these days.

Since they have already decided to promote their wife in an international way, a superhero movie is undoubtedly the quickest and safest way.

Marvel's superhero universe has already begun to take shape, attracting a large number of moviegoers and fans all over the world.

With this fan base, as long as the actor doesn't act pretentiously, basically whoever plays the role will be successful.

However, as a Chinese actor, Liu Yifei is still far from being a hero in Marvel movies.

If you want to perform smoothly, you need to overcome many difficulties.

First of all, it was Sun Yi himself. This idea suddenly came to him, and for a moment he couldn't think of any good role suitable for Liu Yifei.

These two days, he has been thinking about this matter in his spare time.

When it comes to superheroes, Marvel is the first one that comes to mind.

"Iron Man", "The Hulk", "Thor", including the "Avengers" which is currently in theaters in China, and "Black Widow", "Ant-Man", "Hawkeye" and other high-quality films produced by Marvel that will be released in the future are all representative works of modern Hollywood superhero movies.

With North American Star's strength in Hollywood and Sun Yi's reputation as China's top commercial director, they are capable of arranging for Liu Yifei to star in a Hollywood movie.

The problem is the size of the character.

Sun Yi would definitely not agree with playing a minor supporting role.

It was just a dispensable role for a few minutes, so he wouldn't let his own beauty flatter those people in Hollywood.

In his heart, Marvel is the one that he can admire and is worthy of Liu Tianxian.

Basically Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, and Captain Marvel.

He never even thought about people like Gamora, Nebula and She-Hulk.

The shape is really ugly, I can't afford to be embarrassed.

This is a purely commercial film, not an award-winning film where one has to act ugly. Any actress with a little bit of capital would not be in this film.

Those who are able to take part in the performance are all thinking about making a name for themselves.

Sun Yi certainly couldn't arrange his wife like this.

Liu Yifei doesn't have this need.

Now, Scarlett Johansson has already played the role of Black Widow, and both industry insiders and movie fans have praised her unanimously, so there is basically no solution. Although the character of Captain Marvel is outstanding in combat power, her personality is not likable, and she is not well received in both comics and movies. Moreover, her creation background is aimed at Superman, and the character has a strong Western background. If Liu Yifei plays the role, various fans of the original novel will stand up to resist and ridicule her. It is really worth trying.

So, the only character left is Scarlet Witch.

Sun Yi thought about it and decided that if he wanted Liu Yifei to star in a Marvel superhero movie, Scarlet Witch would be the best choice.

First of all, there are many versions of her origin story in the comics, and there is no clear explanation. One version says that she is of Asian witch descent.

It is said that Marvel only urgently announced her background story in the latest comic series after it had decided to bring this character to the big screen and had even written the script and secretly confirmed the actors. It said that she was born into a family of wizards, was kidnapped as a baby and participated in human experiments, then awakened chaos magic, and later turned over a new leaf and joined the Avengers.

This background story won't be a big problem even if it's played by Asian actors as long as the script is well written.

Scarlet Witch's growth experience and personality traits transcend cultural and regional boundaries. Such character traits and background make her very suitable for Asian actors to interpret.

Sun Yi is certain that if he can get this role, even if some fans will be dissatisfied when the role is first announced, they will definitely turn from haters to fans after the movie is released.

After all, the character's personality is here, and coupled with the girl's high-end face that can be used by both the East and the West, there will definitely be no problem.

When beauty reaches its peak, there is no distinction between East and West.

Movie fans are visual animals, so as long as the work is good, then everything is fine.

How does the saying go? If I succeed, there will be great scholars who will debate for me.

Of course, choosing a good role is only the first step; what’s more important is how to perform it.

The character of Scarlet Witch is definitely the protagonist even in the Avengers. Given Sun Yi's current connections and status in North America, he is not very confident.

First, he doesn't have such a close relationship with Marvel and Disney. Although they can be linked by interests, whether they will ultimately agree or not is another matter.

After all, with the release of "Avengers 1", the global cumulative box office has exceeded 10 billion US dollars. It is a veritable big IP and a cash cow that everyone with a discerning eye knows about. It is estimated that Sun Yi would not be able to put up face for such a project.

In particular, these Marvel superheroes are based on original comics after all. Although they can be adapted, the sudden appearance of a Chinese face like Liu Yifei is still a bit abrupt.

Sun Yi can guarantee that there is absolutely no problem with his wife starring in the film, but Marvel and Disney may not believe it.

He really had no solution in this regard.

If the copyright is in the hands of Starry Sky, it doesn't matter, he can do whatever he wants, but the problem is that the copyright is not in his hands.

Just very passive.

In fact, Sun Yi doesn't have to let Liu Yifei star in a superhero movie, but this way the effect will be better and you can get twice the result with half the effort.

He had a backup plan in mind.

If Marvel and Disney don't give him face, he may have to start with Warner.

Warner has far more superhero copyrights than Marvel.

However, due to his own internal turmoil, he was slow at every step and ended up ruining a good hand of cards.

After Sun Yi had this idea, he kept it in mind first.

The most important task at the moment is to finish filming "Edge of Tomorrow". As the girl's first work as the heroine of a Hollywood A-level movie, it must be foolproof.

It makes me angry to talk about it.

Last year's "Gravity" was not inferior to Hollywood's A-level productions in terms of investment cost and global box office, but Liu Yifei's international status just didn't rise.

It is also limited to Asia.

There is no way. These days, Hollywood is the weathervane of international entertainment. If you can't get it, you can't go international.

Sun Yi has to face Hollywood's prejudice against Oriental people.

The revolution has not yet succeeded, and comrades still need to work hard.

In Sun Yi's impression, Scarlet Witch appeared in the final post-credits scene of Captain America 2, and made her official debut in Avengers 2. If we count from the earliest Captain America 2, it was 14 years ago. Excluding the early preparations and production, it would take at least a year for Marvel to decide on this character.

Sun Yi doesn't need to worry too much.

Maybe, this "Edge of Tomorrow" will make this little girl soar to the sky.

May is not a big period, and there are not many movies released, averaging less than one movie a day.

The screening period of "The Shouting Mountain" has entered its final week, and the box office has exceeded 9 million yuan, making it the biggest winner in the whole of May.

But that's it. The daily new box office revenue is only about one million, and it is obvious that it will not break the 10 billion mark.

Unless Sun Yi does something small.

He was disdainful of this. Besides, the net profit of the movie had already reached 2 million, which was already enough for him.

There are many friendly competitors who cannot reach this number even after working hard for a whole year.

China Film Group.

Sun Yi hasn't come here to visit for a long time.

It’s not that he got carried away or started to speak in a pretentious manner.

In fact, the cooperative relationship between the two companies has reached the level of mutual understanding. Even if Sun Yi did not show up, China Film Group would not hesitate to take care of Starry Sky.

The release date is given priority, and the screenings are scheduled as high as possible, and it is almost to the point where there is no difference between the two.

Of course, Sun Yi is indeed very busy and has no extra time. Apart from work, he is also practicing "acting skills" with Liu Tianxian. His life is full every day.

This time, Starry Sky’s actions in the second half of the year were quite big, and it would be unreasonable for him, as the leader, not to take the initiative to step forward.

After all, people are giving you face, you can't use it as a shoe sole.

It’s still the chairman’s office.

Han Sanping received a call from Sun Yi in advance, and put other work aside early to spend time with Sun Yi.

"Boss, I'm disturbing you again."

Sun Yi walked in carrying two boxes of beautifully packaged tea, led by his secretary.

When Han Sanping saw Sun Yi, he did not act arrogantly. He left his desk with a big laugh, asked his secretary to make two cups of tea, then came to the sofa and sat next to Sun Yi. He looked at the gift box in Sun Yi's hand and made a joke.

"You kid, just come if you want to, and give me a gift?"

Sun Yi smiled awkwardly and placed the tea leaves on the coffee table.

"Boss, you know I can't drink. This is the Autumn Wind that I got from Senior Sister Yu during the Chinese New Year. If it goes into my stomach, it would be a waste of God's gift. Today is a good day, so I'll borrow some flowers to offer to the Buddha."

"Hey, that's the tea that Xiao Yu brought. I have to accept it."

When Han Sanping heard Sun Yi say that he got the tea from Senior Sister Yu, his eyes lit up and he even ignored his leadership style. He put the coffee table into the cabinet in front of Sun Yi, as if he was afraid that he would go back on his word.

Senior Sister Yu is proficient in the tea ceremony and has a wide network of contacts. The tea she produces is really good tea. For tea lovers, it is definitely something that cannot be missed.

Han Sanping put the tea away and turned back to sit. The secretary had just made some tea. He picked it up, blew on it, took a sip, and waited until the secretary left the office before he said cheerfully:

"Tell me, Director Sun, what are you here for today? If I can do it, I will do it without hesitation."

"Leader, I told you to say this. I just came to see you. Is that not enough?"

Han Sanping put down his teacup, chuckled, and said jokingly, "You, Director Sun, are so busy, you must come to my house for no reason. You sent me tea and came to my house in person. I, an old man who is about to retire, dare not put on airs with you."

After hearing this, Sun Yi's face turned red. He did have something to ask today and needed Mr. Han's help.

But when I heard Mr. Han self-deprecatingly say that he was an old man who was about to retire, I inexplicably felt a sense of old age.

He even changed his title.

"Third Master, has it been confirmed?"

Han Sanping was very relaxed and replied openly: "Well, it's settled. I was supposed to retire at the end of this year because I'm old enough. But the domestic film market is booming right now, and it's a good time to make great progress. The organization has considered many factors and arranged for me to delay my retirement by one year, which means it will be around the end of next year or the beginning of 14, so that I can serve as my last shift."

"Oh, I see. There's still more than a year left. That's good, that's good."

"What's so good about you, kid? I've long wanted to live a life of enjoying my grandchildren."

"Third Master, China's film and television industry still needs you. The organization has also seen your achievements."

Sun Yi said sincerely.

Regardless of Han Sanping's reputation, at least judging from the results, there is no doubt that he opened the way for the commercialization of Chinese films, and his merits definitely outweigh his faults.

"Okay, okay, I know you're busy. You definitely didn't come here just to flatter me. Just tell me now."

Han Sanping said this, but the smile on his face was genuine.

Who is Sun Yi?

It can be said that he is currently the most successful commercial film director in China, and Han Sanping really appreciates the compliments coming from him.

When it comes to abdication, people always care about right and wrong, merits and demerits.

With Sun Yi supporting him, he had fulfilled one of his wishes.

Looking at the indifferent smile on Han Sanping's face, Sun Yi understood that he had really let it go. So he didn't beat around the bush and told him in full the release plan of Starry Sky's movies in the second half of the year.

After hearing this, Han Sanping smiled bitterly.

"I'm telling you, I can't just take your things for free. I still have to work for you."

Sun Yi smiled awkwardly and thought to himself, is this really a bit too much?
But on second thought, I felt that this was not the case.

He is clearly doing good things.

We arranged the schedule in advance for the sake of our friendly competitors and we really don’t want to hurt any innocent people.

Han Sanping rubbed the back of his head and thought for a while, and deliberately understood Sun Yi's intention.

"So, there are four movies in total. The last one is not confirmed yet, so let's wait and see. I'll give you one for the summer season, one for the National Day, and one for the Lunar New Year. You can arrange it yourself, okay?"

行啊，太行了.

Before Sun Yi came, he never thought that Mr. Han could be so helpful.

This arrangement completely avoids the internecine warfare among the stars.

Sun Yi thought for a while, nodded and said, "'Knife of the Assassin' will be released during the summer, 'The Martian' will be released during the National Day, 'Wolf Warrior' will be released during the Lunar New Year, and 'Edge of Tomorrow' will be released at the end of the Lunar New Year if it can make it in time. If not, it will be released during the Spring Festival next year."

"Spring Festival? Where did that come from?"

Everyone, what do you think of Xiao Liu playing Scarlet Witch?
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(End of this chapter)