Full-time actor

"Chen Yu, if you have work to do, go ahead and get busy."

"Don't let this interfere with our business. We don't have that many rules."

Hao Rong looked at Chen Yu in front of him; he genuinely liked this student from the bottom of his heart.

It was a sense of pride and satisfaction that came from within.

Chen Yu smiled and shook his head.

"The company's phone."

It was basically a done deal, so Chen Yu naturally didn't need to pay much more attention to it.

"A collaboration with Warner?"

So far, Chen Yu's biggest task has been dealing with the collaboration with Warner Bros. on "Joker".

This was not only a major event for Chen Yu, but the entire Central Academy of Drama was also excited about it.

Ding--

"Brother Yu, Richard said he would consider this project."

"But we should prioritize reading the script."

After seeing the message from Yang Lu, Chen Yu understood.

Richard Cooke, as chairman of Walt Disney Studios, is responsible for film production, distribution, and marketing.

only.

If Chen Yu remembers correctly, he resigned in September 2009.

Ultimately, the entire Walt Disney Studios was divided into two divisions, which were handled by Alan Horn and Richie Ross respectively.

In that case, the follow-up work will likely be handed over to Alan Horn.

That's right.

Alan Horn!

After Richard Cooke's departure, Alan Horn took full responsibility for creative and production aspects of the film industry.

He officially took office in July 2012.

However, after September 2009, he began to participate in the substantive work of the film group.

Compared to Richard Cook, Alan Horn placed greater emphasis on cooperation with China during his tenure.

As for Mulan.

He was in charge of the entire live-action remake strategy, and it was Alan Horn who made "Mulan" a core project.

Thus, Chen Yu gained a firm understanding of the "Mulan" project.

"Not Warner."

"I am indeed in contact with a good project recently, but we are still in the negotiation stage and no cooperation has been confirmed yet."

"I'll give you an update when the project is progressing smoothly."

Although Chen Yu was already confident of victory, he would not relax until the cooperation news and project were truly successful.

Furthermore, this is a highly sensitive topic.

All collaborations must adhere to confidentiality agreements during the initial discussions.

Everyone expressed their understanding.

Everyone here has been in the entertainment industry for a while, so they naturally understand the importance of this matter.

Liu Yifei was naturally aware of this, and sat to the side without saying a word.

have to say.

Chen Yu truly went to great lengths for her.

From the initial scriptwriting stage to the present, we have been working hard to promote collaboration with Walter Reed.

This is a point that no one can ignore.

After three rounds of drinking.

The banquet was finally coming to an end.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei drove home, as the cooperation with Walt Disney was naturally the sooner the better.

Chen Yu had Yang Lu book a flight to California.

This kind of thing definitely needs to be discussed in person.

Seeing the two packing their luggage, Shen Xiaoqin and Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

Just two days ago, Liu Yifei personally informed them that they had no work arrangements in the near future.

The sudden packing of luggage clearly indicates an upcoming long trip.

"Xiao Yu, where are you going?"

Upon hearing Shen Xiaoqin's question, Chen Yu truthfully told the two mothers about his plan.

what--

As soon as these words came out.

Liu Xiaoli was speechless with astonishment.

She turned to look at Liu Yifei in front of her, as if to verify whether what Chen Yu said was true or false.

Seeing Liu Yifei nod, Liu Xiaoli's emotions did not calm down.

She looked at Chen Yu.

It's important to know that Walt Disney is undoubtedly one of the giants in the Hollywood film industry.

If her daughter does indeed secure this collaborative project, her influence both domestically and internationally will be unmatched by anyone else.

Even now, in a state of crisis, Walt Disney still maintains a dominant position.

This is the collaboration that everyone has been dreaming of.

Chen Yu was clearly paving the way for Liu Yifei.

Although Shen Xiaoqin didn't quite understand Walt Disney's international status, after noticing Liu Xiaoli's reaction, she naturally realized the true strength of this project.

I don't know if it was from excitement or from tears of joy.

Liu Xiaoli's eyes reddened slightly, perhaps because she truly understood everything her daughter's boyfriend had done for her.

especially.

To help her gain a foothold in the international arena, he specially wrote the script himself.

"Xiao Chen, thank you, Auntie."

"Thank you for everything you've done for Sissi."

In fact, even Liu Yifei was deeply moved by this.

She even felt a little embarrassed about throwing a tantrum because Chen Yu had ignored her for those few days.

"Auntie, there's no need to thank me..."

Although it's for Liu Yifei's sake, to be honest, someone has to step up.

Currently, isn't she the only actress in China suitable to play Mulan?

Liu Xiaoli nodded after hearing Chen Yu's words.

A mother's only wish is for her child to be happy and have someone to rely on in the future.

just now.

Chen Yu has clearly fulfilled her wish.

"look at you."

“They cry every time something happy happens. The children are successful in their careers, so we should just support them.”

Liu Xiaoli nodded.

Although it's only in the early stages of discussion, judging from Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's reactions, they are clearly very confident about the project.

The departure time is three days later.

After quickly packing their luggage, the two went upstairs.

Chen Yu called Yang Lu back and briefly inquired about the general situation.

For Chen Yu, apart from the collaborations with Warner Bros. and Walt Disney, Yang Lu can handle almost everything else with ease.

For example——

The final box office figures for "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

After a full summer, the global total reached $2.97 million.

simply put.

In Chen Yu's view, this achievement was already quite remarkable.

What more could you ask for than the box office performance of an art film?

Even compared to the whole of China, this result is not bad.

only.

Because of the halo surrounding Chen Yu, most people felt somewhat dissatisfied with the final result of "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

After all, this is just the box office of an art film.

Liu Yifei was looking at the comments online, most of which were discussing why "The Grand Budapest Hotel" did not meet box office expectations.

She shared the same thought as Chen Yu.

……

2009 8 Month 23 Day.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei boarded a plane to Los Angeles.

This journey was not just about facilitating cooperation; the most important thing was to provide Liu Yifei with a foundation for herself.

Even though she has now become one of Hollywood's most popular Asian actresses, she still faces significant limitations.

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu. Simply saying thank you seemed insufficient to describe her feelings at that moment.

To be precise, the relationship between the two of them is already self-evident.

The plane slowly entered the airspace above Los Angeles.

From China to the West Coast of the United States, Los Angeles and San Francisco are undoubtedly the first major gateway cities to arrive.

Compared to San Francisco, Los Angeles is the main industrial core of Hollywood.

and so.

Chen Yu was already quite familiar with Los Angeles.

As the plane landed, Liu Yifei finally woke up from her sleep.

Compared to her previous fatigue, she was in much better condition this time.

Chen Yu picked up his briefcase.

This contains the first draft of "Mulan," which is also the foundation for Liu Yifei's complete independence.

"Hello, Chan?"

The sound coming from beside them made Chen Yu and the others turn their heads to look over.

Everywhere you look.

A blond, blue-eyed man appeared behind the two of them.

He had a friendly smile on his face, so it was clear that it was arranged by Disney.

Seeing Chen Yu and the others' reaction, the man in front of them quickly walked over.

"It's a pleasure to meet you all. I am the creative director of Walt Disney."

"Joe Rod"

It's important to know that Walt Disney has numerous creative departments with clearly defined roles.

The person in front of me is probably a direct subordinate of the film department.

"Hello, I am Heal Chan."

"Horn asked me to pick you up and take you to the hotel. He may have some work to hand over in the next couple of days, and he will invite you to meet him after he is done."

Horn?

It turns out that Alan Horn had already begun designing for Walt Disney at this time.

Chen Yu smiled; it didn't matter who he handed over the reins to.

His purpose in coming here was to facilitate a collaboration on "Mulan".

Therefore, he had no objections.

Furthermore, before coming here, Chen Yu did indeed have a higher opinion of Alan Horn.

Although this man, who would later become the highest decision-maker in Walt Disney's film industry, was somewhat arbitrary in his filmmaking decisions, his intentions were good.

The three of them got into the car.

As for Joe Rod, he also had a detailed conversation with him.

It's simply a matter of perspective on the development of the film industry.

"If you need my help in the next few days, please feel free to call me anytime."

As soon as Joe Rod finished speaking, the car came to a smooth stop at the Disney official luxury resort hotel.

It must be said that Disney's involvement in this area is indeed quite extensive.

In addition to film and entertainment, resorts and theme parks are also part of their business scope.

Especially in November of this year, after receiving official approval, Disney officially entered China.

Put these aside.

They are also heavily involved in media networks and consumer products.

"Thank you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a dedicated concierge came over to help open the car door.

Regardless of whether this collaboration will be successful, Chen Yu is someone who absolutely must be treated well.

After all, his commercial value and status are increasing day by day.

Even Hollywood's top A-list stars would probably have to maintain a good attitude when they meet him.

after all.

Chen Yu's involvement extends beyond the film and television industry.

With such a powerful influence, they would need to be sought after anywhere.

As the concierge placed their luggage at the door, Liu Yifei and Chen Yu eagerly entered the room.

"Wow--"

Liu Yifei couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Even though she had stayed in luxury hotels all over the world, she was still amazed.

The entire room is like a fairytale castle, with crystal chandeliers and decorations everywhere.

As for the next few days...

Before receiving an invitation from Alan Horn, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei enjoyed two comfortable days.

Besides.

He also met with Nolan and a group of other friends.

"Oh! You mean—"

"Has the Golden Rooster Awards added a Most Popular Overseas Director category?"

Nolan raised an eyebrow.

Faced with Chen Yu's words, he began to ponder them.

"This is real?"

Having known Chen Yu for a long time, she didn't hold back much in her reaction.

Say something.

In the current context of globalization, this is indeed a positive signal for promoting cooperation with the Chinese film market.

For him as a director, this was undoubtedly a good choice.

"of course."

"So, how about it? Interested in joining me?"

Nolan's expression was incredibly varied in response to Chen Yu's invitation.

After all, this activity had both advantages and disadvantages for him.

Besides boosting China's film market, he still needs to consider many other issues.

Chen Yu wasn't in a hurry to urge him.

Nolan himself is a cautious person, and compared to many others, he will conduct a series of assessments.

but.

Chen Yu believed he would agree to this.

Before coming here, Chen Yu had already planned that this time he would not only promote cooperation with Walt Disney, but also take control of the "Mulan" project.

Besides.

He invited a group of his friends from overseas to attend the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony.

The publicity stunts the Golden Rooster Awards put on him last year have clearly become a get-out-of-jail-free card for Chen Yu.

As long as it's not a matter of principle, Chen Yu will attend the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony as scheduled in the future.

Liu Yifei was sitting down beside him.

Seeing Chen Yu take on the role of persuader, it was rather amusing.

In the following days, people will gradually arrange to meet with Chen Yu or discuss his works.

Without exception.

Chen Yu mentioned the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony, which many people showed great interest in.

After finishing all of this.

It was already a week later.

In comparison, it was undoubtedly a short holiday for them, so they didn't have to deal with too many things.

More often than not, it's a trip around Los Angeles and a meeting with a group of friends.

In this leisurely moment, a major piece of news also emerged.

Richard Cooke, chairman of Walt Disney Studios, has announced his departure.

This caused quite a stir in Hollywood and the media, given that his qualifications and abilities were absolutely unmatched.

All of a sudden.

Everyone started talking about it.

The argument is simply that Walt Disney is now facing internal problems.

Prior to 2009, Walt Disney Studios had released several films that had performed poorly at the box office.

This has led many to question whether his abilities have declined.

All of this was actually within Chen Yu's expectations.

The same was true in the previous life.

Richard Cooke's departure was followed by his deputy, Mark Zoradi, who also left two months later.

The changes in Disney's top management have begun to spark much discussion.

Chen Yu's decision to get involved in the "Mulan" project at this time was actually driven by personal motives—(End of Chapter)