Full-time actor

The previous Lord of the Rings series is enough to prove this point.

It must be said that the success of "The Lord of the Rings" is truly awe-inspiring.

As a result, it achieved the highest box office at the time.

Chen Yu's popularity is undeniable, and participating in promotional activities will make him even more popular with movie fans.

Whether it's North America or other locations, people are probably all coming for him.

He now has that kind of box office appeal.

Liu Yifei looked over from the side.

Noticing that Chen Yu had hung up the phone, he then asked, "Was that Xie Yi calling?"

"Okay, let's get ready to participate in the publicity event."

"Looks like I'll be quite busy these days."

but--

Chen Yu would never forget what he promised Liu Yifei.

Unlike a premiere, promotional events don't require special attire.

Try to be as relaxed as possible, and do whatever makes you comfortable.

The two had just come downstairs.

A Rolls-Royce was already parked on the side of the road outside.

"I can't wait to come and pick you up."

"You shouldn't mind my sudden interruption, right?"

Robert Shea waved to Chen Yu. The fact that the CEO of New Line Cinema had come to pick them up would definitely be explosive news in the media.

"of course not."

The two got into the car directly.

The young man in front of me is a hot commodity.

This is definitely the most promising star Robert Shea has seen in years.

The new line is now facing a financial crisis.

However, it's not entirely hopeless.

After all, with Chen Yu around, if "Bruce Lee" becomes a big hit, they will naturally be able to recover some of their losses.

If we could cooperate with Chen Yu again, we would be absolutely certain of victory.

If "Bruce Lee" really becomes a huge hit in North America, then he will still have to rely on it in the future.

Putting everything else aside, if Sylvester Stallone really does collaborate with Chen Yu on "The Expendables," I wonder if he'll get a piece of the pie.

This is the reality.

He now needs to maintain a good relationship with Chen Yu.

This was absolutely the key to his career's revival.

The fate of New Line Cinema hinges on the movie "Bruce Lee".

Shay was, of course, very anxious.

Chen Yu knew he was anxious, but told him not to rush.

The word-of-mouth for "Bruce Lee" is now fermenting, and Shay also paid attention to the reactions on film review websites last night, showing his confidence in the film.

Putting all that aside, the situation in mainland China has already seen a phenomenal explosion.

Its box office performance has long surpassed that of other works.

Next, we'll just have to see how "Bruce Lee" performs in the North American market.

"I read the reviews on film review websites last night, and I believe 'Bruce Lee' will definitely be a huge hit in North America."

This is also the result that Chen Yu and his team wanted to see.

"Let's go, and witness the phenomenal sensation of an action movie."

Robert Shea was thrilled.

As a result, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's moods improved considerably.

***
Wow! It's Chan!

"Heal Chan!!!"

"Chan, can I take a picture with you? I've liked you for a long time!"

"Alive! Alive! Chan, I will support Bruce Lee."

"Oh oh oh~~~"

At Universal Studios, countless movie fans were already on high alert.

As the car came to an abrupt stop, Chen Yu, Liu Yifei, and Robert Shea got out of the car together.

As for Li An and Zou Wenhuai, they had already arrived at the location early.

Anne Hathaway, the lead actress, also attended the film's promotional events.

The dense crowd in front of me completely blocked the surrounding area.

Bruce Lee has not yet been officially released in North America, but preview screenings have already begun there, which is obviously to generate buzz for the premiere of Bruce Lee.

Robert Shea, on the other hand, looked utterly astonished.

"Did you spend money?"

She subconsciously asked Chen Yu beside her, while Anne Hathaway, who was standing to the side, burst out laughing.

"Shay, you're questioning the level of our Grand Slam Best Actor."

That's right.

The crowds that gathered from all directions were all there for Chen Yu.

Moreover, the majority of them are Chinese.

While there are many sophisticated egoists among Chinese people in this country, we should not forget that there are also many patriotic compatriots, overseas Chinese, and international students who naturally have a strong sense of identification with their country's celebrities.

They finally had a chance to get close to Chen Yu, and naturally they didn't want to miss it.

It's important to understand that this applies to mainland China, North America, and the entire world.

Chen Yu's popularity is no joke.

So it's normal that so many people came to support us.

"It still has to be Chan."

"You can have so many free viewers without spending any money."

"More people will definitely know about our upcoming movie."

Robert Shea was somewhat excited.

He even saw money beckoning to him.

As for North America, it's actually quite similar to mainland China. After the premiere, the next step will be to see the pre-sale results.

This is something Chen Yu is particularly concerned about.

The audience around them was just too enthusiastic.

They were completely surrounded, to the point that they were somewhat overwhelmed.

"It turns out that having popularity is also a sin."

"But I like this kind of crowd."

Robert Shea looked at Chen Yu in front of him. After "Bruce Lee" ended, he would definitely find another opportunity to work with Chen Yu.

Only in this way can the situation on the new line be stabilized.

After finally breaking through the crowd, the group arrived backstage.

Chen Yu was reviewing Yang Lu's report when a phone call from the head of AMC Cinemas interrupted his train of thought.

The others present looked over.

Especially Robert Shea.

Now, every move of this Grand Slam Best Actor is something he pays close attention to.

"Hello, Chan."

"I think you can guess why this call is coming."

Ok?
Robert Shea pricked up his ears.

Chen Yu was not curious about what he didn't know, but he was genuinely curious.

If AMC theaters call at this time, there's only one reason.

That's the pre-sale performance of the movie "Bruce Lee".

"Judging from your tone, your grades must be pretty good?"

"Yes, that's good news—"

On the other end of the phone, the person in charge of the cinema chain was quite agitated.

Robert Shea was quite anxious.

He was more eager for this news than anyone else.

"So far, the pre-sale box office has exceeded 125 million."

"This is absolutely a blockbuster pre-order!"

"yes!!!"

Robert Shea couldn't help but yell.

Compared to Chen Yu, he seemed much more excited.

In just one morning, pre-sales had already reached 125 million.

Such data will surely make it a highly anticipated blockbuster film.

This will definitely trigger a buying frenzy.

"That's your influence. I believe 'Bruce Lee' will achieve even better results."

This is not a compliment.

"Believe me, there will be another different result next."

"Honestly, I find it unbelievable that 'Bruce Lee' has pre-sales!" "It's truly amazing, this is a phenomenal film!"

Chen Yu smiled, and the two exchanged a few more pleasantries before hanging up the phone.

Robert Shea rushed over excitedly and hugged Chen Yu.

He was confident that this win was in the bag.

Chen Yu is very satisfied with the current pre-sale results.

It has to be said that the box office results were better than he had expected.

Next, we'll focus on the midnight slot for "Bruce Lee".

Before this, Chen Yu naturally hoped that the pre-sale box office could reach a higher level.

"By the way, how's the box office in China?"

A two-pronged approach is of utmost importance.

Regardless, box office revenue in mainland China is still money.

"The opening weekend box office was $1.2 million, and it's still on an upward trend."

Upon hearing this, Robert Shea's heart began to pound uncontrollably.

“Oh my god!”

"Chan, you are definitely my lucky star."

"You are absolutely world-class!"

They've already built a strong reputation, and with the Bruce Lee movie having such a foundation, its future success is naturally expected.

"The ratings on major websites are so good."

"With the box office in mainland China setting new records every day, I really can't imagine what level the North American box office will reach?"

"Chan, what do you predict 'Bruce Lee' will do in North America?"

Robert Shea was so excited that he was oblivious to the world around him.

Liu Yifei noticed his startled reaction and laughed heartily.

Of course, she had no idea how anxious Shay was or how eager he was for the box office success of "Bruce Lee." She just thought he was a funny old man.

"It's unpredictable, and I never set overly high goals for myself."

Chen Yu was speaking there.

His inability to predict is not due to a lack of confidence.

It was simply out of focus and respect for the work itself, and also because, as a reborn person, he had no comparable situation to compare it to.

What kind of results can we expect to achieve?
It remains a mystery to him as well.

Furthermore, their films have already made a name for themselves through word of mouth.

As for now, there's no need to focus on those cold, hard numbers.

Robert Shea was somewhat embarrassed.

He may be too extreme, and now all his lifelines are on this movie, which is why he hopes Chen Yu can give him a good prediction.

This way, he can at least be mentally prepared.

However, since Chen Yu had already said that, he could only shake his head helplessly.

"All right!"

These things can't be forced.

That was already considered good news.

After all, the pre-sale box office had already reached 125 million, which proves that the whole of North America is probably talking about this movie.

This proves that Chen Yu's influence has completely exceeded their imagination.

They believed that "Bruce Lee" would become a global phenomenon.

This time, it will definitely fill all the theaters in North America.

It must be said that Chen Yu's "Bruce Lee" is one of the highest quality and most popular films in recent years.

The internet is buzzing with discussion about it.

In this situation, why worry about box office revenue?
As for Chen Yu, he was naturally aware of the purchasing power of the Chinese.

In the years that followed, the box office revenue of Chinese films in North America was almost entirely supported by Chinese communities.

The reason they are now rejecting Chinese films is simply because they don't understand the purchasing power of Chinese people.

Of course, there is another reason.

The problem is that China's national strength has not yet reached a certain level.

Chen Yu not only broke down the barriers between dimensions this time, but also attracted audiences from all over the world.

He used his popularity to promote "Bruce Lee".

The pre-sale results are good this time, so the number of screenings in theaters will naturally be much more than it is now.

Given the current situation, the fact that the head of AMC specifically called to inform us proves that they value this matter highly.

This is definitely a virtuous cycle.

The momentum has been established; now all that's needed is to wait quietly.

As for Robert Shea, he's now more curious about something else.

"Chan, are you really going to take on Stallone's new film?"

"I have this plan."

Chen Yu hadn't expected Robert Shea to pay attention to this issue.

After hearing Chen Yu's answer, the latter simply shrugged.

The expression on his face clearly showed that he didn't quite understand.

To be precise, he found this situation utterly absurd.

"I don't understand. You're already so famous, there's no need for you to play a supporting role in a Stallone movie."

"He will definitely cast himself as the lead in his movies."

"Your screen time might not be as much as his."

Chen Yu nodded; he had already thought about these questions.

"I never intended to be the male lead."

what--

It's worth noting that the concept of billing order in the film and television industry was already taking shape in 2008.

People attach great importance to the concept of male and female leads.

According to Robert Shea, Chen Yu is currently more popular than Sylvester Stallone.

If someone's filming schedule were to be after Sylvester Stallone's, probably no one would be able to accept it.

In a movie, the order of ranking directly relates to market value, industry status, and the attribution of credit.

He didn't think Chen Yu was a good fit to play a supporting role to Stallone.

Although he very much wanted to cooperate with him.

"I might consider investing and making a cameo appearance."

"Why not make money?"

Robert Shea suddenly realized that Chen Yu's plan was truly ingenious.

If you make a cameo appearance as an investor and the film turns out well, you can naturally receive a large share of the profits.

If the filming is bad, it has little to do with him.

Then I thought about it.

Chen Yu's ability to reach his current position is indeed inseparable from his astute and shrewd mind.

The group continued their roadshow.

It's just a standard procedure for movie releases.

After all, this kind of direct appeal for votes better reflects the value of the film.

The roadshow has ended.

News about Bruce Lee has already appeared online.

"Bruce Lee Sparks Kung Fu Craze, Achieving Top Pre-Sales on First Day!"

"Heal Chan" Ignites North American Box Office Pre-sales; Chinese Kung Fu Conquers Hollywood!

"New film pre-sales break records! Heal Chan is poised to become a global kung fu superstar!"

Heal Chan and Crystal appeared at a promotional event, igniting passion in North America!

"..."

Liu Yifei was scrolling through the news on her phone.

She was clearly in a great mood, mainly excited. She hadn't expected "Bruce Lee" to be so popular in North America.

It's no less hype than the promotional campaigns for Hollywood blockbusters.

A completely global marketing campaign.

While New Line Cinema contributed to this success, it's clear that the powerful collaboration between Bruce Lee and Chen Yu is the reason this film is generating so much buzz in North America even before its release.

In particular, various media outlets were vying to send out news articles about Chen Yu every day.

For her, it was also an honor!

as predicted.

With the premiere over and positive word-of-mouth spreading from pre-sale tickets, pre-sale results saw a significant increase again.

It has steadily surpassed 200 million.

Next, we will strive for even higher results.

At the same time, Liu Yifei also checked the comments on several websites.

This is the first work to achieve almost zero negative reviews.

There's already a lot of discussion about it online.

Everyone is eagerly anticipating the Bruce Lee movie and can't wait for its release to see Bruce Lee and Chen Yu's amazing action! (End of Chapter)