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"Indeed, word of mouth is the key!"

"The Spring Festival film season is extremely competitive. If a film is not well made, all the problems will be magnified infinitely."

Hearing Liu Yifei's sob beside him, Chen Yu turned his head to look at her.

This is not true.

"This is also a backlash against the popularity of the Spring Festival film season!"

"The rise and fall of a work depends not only on its quality, but also on the audience's recognition."

How many directors in later generations have had their public image ruined because of the Spring Festival film season?

Liu Yifei truly felt how terrifying the Spring Festival film season was.

Before "The Forbidden Kingdom" came out, Jackie Chan and Jet Li were definitely the top kung fu superstars in the entertainment industry.

However, this work directly affected their personal reputations, to the point that it even erased their achievements.

As for Bruce Lee.

While box office revenue is high, there must be films that can match that high box office revenue.

Otherwise, it is highly likely that they will ruin their acting or directing career.

Fortunately, Chen Yu proved himself through his actions.

The film "Bruce Lee" is undoubtedly a masterpiece in the entertainment industry.

"Fortunately."

Liu Yifei patted her chest, subconsciously letting out a sigh of relief.

After noticing his wife's condition, Chen Yu felt like he was walking on thin ice in this circle.

The higher you climb, the less stable you become below, and the more careful you must be with your words and actions.

And works!

"It's good that you brought Bruce Lee to life."

If this work doesn't perform well, Chen Yu will definitely face a storm of criticism for such a big IP.

The script, actors, director, and film all complement each other!
If virtue is not matched, there will be disasters.

This is the current rule of the entertainment industry.

Having the memories of two lifetimes, Chen Yu understands the underlying principles even better.

Imagine the future of "Man Jiang Hong", Jia Ling's "Hot and Spicy", and Wu Ershan's "Fengshen 2".

Because of the Spring Festival film season, they were criticized by the entire internet and dared not show their faces.

"Yes."

"Success or failure both stem from the Spring Festival film season."

"The Spring Festival film season is a double-edged sword; it can push success to its extreme, but it can also expose its flaws and controversies."

After hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei thought about it seriously.

She was genuinely considering Chen Yu's analysis.

The other party is so young, it's no wonder they've come this far.

Take "The Forbidden Kingdom" for example. With its high investment and strong cast, audiences naturally assume it's a masterpiece.

If a company fails to gain public approval, the criticism will become even more intense.

As for them, the most important thing now is to do their own job well.

……

"ladies and gentlemen!"

"Welcome aboard..."

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei were chatting when the gentle boarding announcement over the loudspeaker interrupted their conversation.

Chen Yu took the handbag from Liu Yifei, and the two then headed towards the first-class cabin.

In the first month of the lunar calendar.

They are probably the only ones suffering this much.

After only three days of comfort, I had to put on a splint and start the new year's work.

"Yu... Chen Yu, Brother Yu?"

"Liu Yifei!!!"

I had just sat down when I heard a gasp from behind me.

When he turned around, he noticed that the two girls were looking at him with excitement.

"Great, it really is you guys!"

"Ahhh, I'm your fan!"

"I never expected to be so lucky as to bump into someone on a plane!"

The two girls in front of me were clearly excited: "Are you going on your honeymoon?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei gave an awkward yet adorable look.

Just as he was about to answer, Chen Yu smiled and said, "Work!"

"Bruce Lee is being released in North America, let's go promote it!"

"All right--"

"I thought you were going on your honeymoon or something during the Spring Festival..."

The two fans sounded regretful, but still offered their blessings at the right time.

"Then let's wish 'Bruce Lee' a huge box office success!"

Although they were excited to see Chen Yu and Liu Yifei, they still needed to be rational as fans.

Those who were in first class were clearly quite well-mannered.

This was, after all, Chen Yu's private time.

The two returned to their seats and did not disturb them further.

In contrast, Liu Yifei...

After hearing what the fans said, he could only smile wryly and shrug.

To be honest, she definitely wanted to go on her honeymoon with Chen Yu.

She was always carefree about her work, and now she is working so hard entirely because of Chen Yu's influence.

Liu Yifei sighed unconsciously and looked out the window.

Thinking about all this now is completely futile.

They simply can't be in two places at once.

Especially now that their fame is growing, people wanting to collaborate with them are lining up all the way from Beijing to New York.

The workload will definitely increase as a result.

Want to go out and have fun? Talk about easy!
Chen Yu naturally noticed Liu Yifei's helplessness; she hadn't had any rest at all last year.

The two were either filming, promoting their films, or attending various award ceremonies.

They have indeed gained fame, but the time they have to control themselves is becoming less and less.

This made him feel a little more apologetic towards Liu Yifei.

Seeing the melancholy look on the person in front of him made him feel a pang of heartache.

He subconsciously grasped Liu Yifei's hand: "After the promotion of 'Bruce Lee' is over, our whole family will go on a two-week trip."

"Really?"

Liu Yifei turned her head sharply, her big eyes lighting up instantly; this was exactly what she had been dreaming of.

"Really, the post-production of 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' can be delayed."

"I'll probably only be making two movies this year."

There's also "Aftershock" and "Mission: Impossible 5".

In other words, "Invisible Spy 2" is indeed ready to be approved.

This year's workload is much less than last year's, so I should definitely make some time to spend with my family.

This was also part of Chen Yu's plan.

His gaze fell on Liu Yifei, and when he saw her bright eyes looking at him, Chen Yu was somewhat dazed.

"I got it!"

Liu Yifei shook her phone, clearly having noted it down.

"If you don't keep your word, hmph..."

His tone carried a hint of warning, and Chen Yu looked at Liu Yifei's expression with a sense of helplessness.

"Haha, let my wife do whatever she wants with me!"

"..."

Liu Yifei pulled her fist back, quite satisfied with Chen Yu's answer.

She suddenly felt a surge of anticipation for the upcoming trip.

Seeing his girlfriend's mood brighten, Chen Yu was equally happy.

Speechless all the way.

The three-day Spring Festival holiday was so chaotic that Liu Yifei didn't get enough rest.

Now that I have some free time, I'm actually feeling sleepy.

Before long, she hugged Chen Yu tightly and went to play chess with Zhou Gong.

The plane gradually descended, until it landed on New York soil.

After wrapping Liu Yifei's coat securely, Chen Yu took out his suitcase.

They knew the way well, having been there countless times before.

A biting cold wind swept in, causing Liu Yifei to sneeze.

really.

The temperature difference is just too great.

"Chan, I'm here!"

From afar, Chen Yu heard someone greeting him.

When I looked up and looked ahead, a tall, thin white man came into view.

They quickly approached Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

Before they arrived, Robert Shea, the CEO of New Line, had already made arrangements to send someone to pick them up.

"You two are even more compatible than on screen."

"Handsome men and beautiful women."

"It's so captivating that you can't take your eyes off it."

The person in front of Chen Yu hugged him, and it was clear that he was a very warm person.

"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Luke."

"It's Shay's assistant."

After greeting Chen Yu and the others, Luke dragged their luggage directly to a Rolls-Royce.

"Get in the car."

"It's not far from the new line headquarters, just a short drive away."

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei got into the car.

The Rolls-Royce sped along the road and soon came to a smooth stop at the New Line headquarters.

Robert Shea, Zou Wenhuai, and Li An had been waiting there for quite some time.

They were very much looking forward to Chen Yu's arrival.

After all, this time, "Bruce Lee" might fulfill the dreams of all three of them at the same time.

"We've been waiting for you all!"

The three of them stepped forward together, surrounding Chen Yu and Liu Yifei as they walked into the office.

Robert Shea looked visibly haggard.

However, he still laughed and hugged Chen Yu.

It's clear that the huge success of "Bruce Lee" in mainland China made him extremely happy.

Zou Wenhuai was using a cane.

His gaze fell on where Chen Yu was, and he looked pleased.

This young man did it!

Bruce Lee is currently incredibly popular in Asia, to the point of being unstoppable.

Even without paying special attention, you can still receive news from the media these past few days.

It must be said that achieving such results is quite remarkable.

Besides the support of the major IP "Bruce Lee", it all relied on Chen Yu's own popularity and his huge influence in Asia.

"Brother Yu, we meet again."

Happy New Year!

The more Zou Wenhuai looked at Chen Yu, the more he liked him.

Especially after the two companies started cooperating, Chen Yu made significant concessions to him.

It was an honor for him to receive such care in his later years.

"Mr. Zou, Happy New Year."

Chen Yu felt much better, at least Li An and Zou Wenhuai were with them on the third day of the Lunar New Year.

"Let's go inside and talk."

There are a lot of people coming and going here.

After saying that, Robert Shea took Chen Yu's arm and led him into his office.

She seems to be in a much better mood than before.

When Chen Yu noticed Robert Shea's condition, he didn't ask him any further questions.

In fact, he knew why this guy was in a bad mental state.

To be precise, Chen Yu knew more than he did.

New Line's major production last year, "The Golden Compass," a blockbuster with a budget of $10 billion and comparable to "The Lord of the Rings," was a complete flop.

As a major production with a huge budget, it has been the subject of much discussion lately.

The Bruce Lee movie received rave reviews in China.

However, the "Golden Compass" has been met with constant criticism abroad.

New Line Cinema's gamble fails: The "Golden Compass" may not be profitable!

The high-budget fantasy film "The Golden Compass" is experiencing a box office slump!

A costly failure: Newline's expensive dud, the Golden Compass!

The fantasy epic "The Golden Compass" suffered a box office disaster, a truly historic setback...

These are just a few isolated headlines from the past few days.

This is enough to demonstrate just how serious this incident is.

The film's production cost alone was as high as $1.8 million, and global marketing and distribution costs added another $1.5 million.

The first film in the "Golden Compass" series already had a total budget of nearly $3.3 million.

however--

With a domestic box office of nearly $7000 million in North America, it was an epic disaster.

Even though it earned about $2 million in overseas markets, its total global box office was only $2.72 million.

According to the revenue-sharing rules, the new line's final revenue was far lower than the total cost.

The losses exceeded $1.5 million.

Its reputation collapsed overnight, and criticism poured in.

The whole work gives the impression of trying to please everyone, but ultimately angers everyone.

The narrative is disjointed, vague, and the ending is rushed.

This is a huge gamble.

In the end, they lost the gamble; New Line had staked everything on "The Golden Compass."

So, Robert Shea must be in a real bind lately.

As for Chen Yu, he also knew the future direction of New Line Cinema.

It will face a complete break in its funding chain and will then be directly acquired by its parent company, Time Warner.

So much so that it is no longer an independent film company.

This ultimately led to a large number of layoffs at Newline, and even founder Robert Shea eventually left.

Just thinking about it made Chen Yu feel a little sentimental.

Sometimes, the more you do, the more you lose.

New Line is now actually a subsidiary of Hollywood giant Warner Bros.

In fact, Robert Shea still held a major stake in New Line Cinema when it was acquired by Warner Bros., and enjoyed the company's autonomy in management.

Therefore, although New Line Cinema is currently part of Time Warner, its film operations are not related to other film companies within the group.

This is actually one of the points that Chen Yu values.

He saw the situation much earlier than Robert Shea, and as a reborn being, Robert Shea's fate was predictable.

He had staked his and his company's fate entirely on "The Golden Compass," but unfortunately, the film's disastrous failure left him facing enormous financial difficulties.

Even personal reputation and control of the company will suffer severe damage.

Not only will they face criticism from netizens, but they will also likely have to confront Warner Music for accountability.

after all--

The consequence of his failure was the loss of his autonomy.

And it was eventually integrated and absorbed.

This would be an epic tragedy for Robert Shea.

However, the situation was different for Chen Yu.

He now wants to acquire the shares held by Robert Shea, and at the same time, acquire New Line Cinema.

This was his second step into Hollywood.

As for the first step.

Of course it's Marvel, Marvel Studios.

This film is now under Chen Yu's command, and it will be released this summer as the first Marvel reboot.

—Iron Man, coming soon! (End of Chapter)