The Crown Prince of Huayu!

Chapter 337 Crazy
end of August.

After a few months of leisure, Han Jiadong took Liu Yifei to attend the Venice Film Festival.

In the original time and space, Emma Stone won the Venice Film Festival Best Actress Award for "La La Land".

I don’t know if Liu Yifei can replicate her success this time.

If she can win this Best Actress award, she will be on the threshold of the Hall of Fame.

September 10th.

The film festival, which lasted for more than a week, finally ushered in the much-anticipated awards ceremony.

When Han Jiadong walked onto the red carpet with Liu Yifei, who was wearing a dreamy aqua blue dress, the audience immediately burst into the warmest applause and cheers of the day.

Compared to his first time at the Venice Film Festival, Han Jiadong is undoubtedly the biggest star and most watched director at this Venice Film Festival.

Especially when this year's Venice Film Festival is already a bit lackluster.

To put it bluntly, if Han Jiadong had not participated in this Venice Film Festival, the attention paid to the festival would have been at least 30% less!

7 p.m.

The award ceremony officially begins.

The first awards to be presented are for non-main competition units.

In this session, two compatriots won awards.

One is Zhu Cheng, who won the St. Mark Bronze Lion Award for "Nanjing East".

One is Wang Bing, who won the Horizon Unit Best Screenplay Award for the documentary "Bitter Money".

After the Horizon Unit is over, it will be the turn of the main show of the night: the main competition unit!
Unlike other film festivals, the three major European film festivals do not have a so-called nomination list. As long as you are shortlisted for the main competition unit, theoretically you have the opportunity to win any award in the main competition unit.

The first award was the Special Jury Prize, which was won by "Bad Love" from North America.

Next was the Newcomer Award, which was won by Paula Bell, a post-90s girl from Germany.

However, like all other film festivals, the Newcomer Award is not only given to strictly newcomers who have just started filming.

For example, this winner of the Newcomer Award has actually been in the industry for five or six years and has already made eight or nine movies.

After the Newcomer Award, the Best Actress Award is the one that Han Jiadong and Liu Yifei are most concerned about.

Liu Yifei couldn't help but sit up slightly.

But unfortunately...

"The winner of the Best Actress Award at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival is Natalie Portman for "The First Lady"..."

As soon as the results were announced, Liu Yifei leaned back in her chair, unable to hide her disappointment.

Han Jiadong covered her small hand with his big hand and comforted her: "It's okay, you can win it back at the Oscars."

Liu Yifei adjusted her mood and rolled her eyes at him: "If we can't even win in Venice, how can we win in the Oscars?"

She didn't have much hope of winning the Oscar for Best Actress in the first place, and now that Natalie Portman has emerged, she feels even less hopeful.

After all, Natalie Portman is a North American star.

Moreover, even if it was purely a competition of acting skills, she didn't think she could beat the other party.

Compared to her most impressive honor now, which is a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, Natalie Portman won both the Golden Globe and the Oscar for Best Actress for "Black Swan".

Han Jiadong pointed out: "Sometimes, winning an Oscar is easier than winning the top three European awards."

"Ok?"

Liu Yifei was puzzled.

Han Jiadong didn't say anything more. After all, he was not completely sure now.

After the Best Actress award, the Best Actor award went to an Argentine actor you’ve never heard of named Oscar Martinez, who starred in the movie “The Distinguished Citizen.”

The Best Screenplay award went to Russia's "War in Heaven".

Later, the Silver Lion Award for Best Director was won by Han Jiadong.

When Han Jiadong heard his name being called, he felt no emotion at all. Liu Yifei beside him even seemed more excited and happy than him.

Seeing that he still looked so calm after receiving the award, Liu Yifei, who was originally happy for him, felt a little angry with him.

"Can you please act a little happier? Have you ever considered those of us who can't win the prize no matter how hard we try?"

Han Jiadong smiled and said, "I can't help it. I've taken too much and I'm a little numb."

Liu Yifei wanted to bite him after hearing this.

Later, the Grand Jury Prize was given to the North American film "Nocturnal Animals".

The Golden Lion Award for Best Film was given to the Philippines' "The Woman Who Left."

After returning to China after attending the Golden Lion Awards, Han Jiadong finally took action at the urging of his fans.

Announced that he will direct the sequel to "Wolf Warrior".

When the news was announced, instead of fans being excited, there were a lot of criticisms.

"Wolf Warrior" currently has a score of just 7 on Douban. It can't be considered a bad movie, but it's just a movie that's just above the passing line.

In the eyes of fans, it is not worth making a sequel at all, and it is even less worthy for Han Jiadong to shoot the sequel himself.

Especially since Han Jiadong gave up directing the popular囧 series!
Moreover, Han Jiadong has already filmed several "囧" series, and now he is going to film the so-called "Wolf Warrior" series.

In the eyes of fans, this is a sign of lack of ambition.

Han Jiadong has read all the suggestions and criticisms on the Internet and thinks what they say makes sense.

but……

No changes.

There aren’t many things in the film industry that Han Jiadong cares about now.

The first 5 billion movie in China is just one of them.

However, because the weather was too hot and he wanted to stay at home to spend more time with his wife and children, Han Jiadong postponed the filming time by more than a month.

Of course, it is impossible to say this to outsiders.

The reason given is that the male protagonist Wu Jing needs to experience more life in the military camp.

In terms of investment, this time it was not Jia Mi’s company alone that invested.

Otherwise it would be too eye-catching.

Xu Qin's Qindong, Tong Liya's Jiali, Tang Yan's Tangjia Film and Television, and Liu Sisi's Straw Bear were all brought in by Han Jiadong to participate in the investment.

The heroine is Tong Liya, and the role of the rich young master is given to Tong Liya's newly-acquired younger brother.

at the same time.

Voting for the new Golden Eagle Goddess has begun again.

There are currently three people in the leading group.

Zhao Liying, Gulinaza, and Dilraba Dilmurat.

Relying on years of accumulation, Zhao Liying took the lead as soon as the voting began.

Especially with the popularity of "The Legend of Chusen".

But with the broadcast of "The Journey of Flower", Dilraba Dilmurat, who attracted countless fans, first surpassed her good sister Guli Nazha, and then narrowed the gap with Zhao Liying at a very fast speed. She overtook Zhao Liying a week before the voting deadline and maintained this advantage until the end.

"When did you take Reba down?"

At the Golden Eagle Awards, Han Jiadong had no idea how many times he had been asked this question tonight.

But after looking at Liu Yifei who asked the question, he decided not to take the blame.

"I didn't, don't talk nonsense, it's nothing."

"Ok?"

Liu Yifei looked at him suspiciously.

Before, people could say Reba was too young, but now... "The World of Cultivation" is about to start filming its seventh season. How could Han Jiadong resist taking action for such a long time?

She didn't think that Reba could refuse Han Jiadong. But based on her understanding of Han Jiadong, it was impossible for Han Jiadong to lie to her about this matter.

She temporarily suppressed her doubts.

He came to his seat with Han Jiadong and sat down.

As Dilraba Dilmurat, dressed in a golden robe, came on stage, the award ceremony officially began.

The Most Popular Actor Award, which was presented first, can be said to be the award with the least suspense.

Hu Ge's "The World of Cultivation" and "Nirvana in Fire" won the award for several consecutive years, and Liu Yifei's "The World of Cultivation" won it again.

Next, the Best Lighting Award was given to "All Quiet in Peking", the Best Art Award was given to "In Silence", the Best Photography Award was given to "The World of Cultivation", and the Best Screenplay Award was given to "Ordinary World".

After that, it’s the Best Director Award.

The nominees include Han Jiadong's "The World of Cultivation", Zheng Xiaolong's "The Legend of Miyue" and "Red Sorghum", Lu Yang's "Nirvana in Fire", and Mao Weining's "Ordinary World".

In the end, Zheng Xiaolong won the award.

Han Jiadong didn't care about this.

Although he clearly downplayed the TV drama awards in his proposal for the Hall of Fame.

But this is not because he himself has no TV drama awards.

In fact, thanks to the global popularity of "The World of Cultivation", he has already won the three major awards for TV dramas.

So it doesn’t matter to him now whether he takes one more or one less.

After the Best Director Award, the most prestigious award at the Golden Eagle Awards, a commercial film festival, comes next.

——Best Performing Arts Award!

Among all the actors and actresses, only one is chosen!
The competition is even greater than for the so-called Best Actor and Best Actress.

In the end, Li Xuejian's "Hey, Old Man!" and "Young Marshal" successfully won the award.

The Audience Favorite Actor Award that comes after it is a popularity award that is a level below the Most Popular Award.

There are two spots for male and female actors each.

In the end, the Audience Favorite Actress Award was won by Tong Liya for "Nirvana in Fire" and Yang Mi for "Swords of Legends".

Dilraba Dilmurat, who won the Golden Eagle Goddess, did not win the audience's love.

When Han Jiadong saw that Hu Ge was nominated for the Audience Favorite Actor Award, he was a little confused by the award.

Since she can win the award repeatedly, why can't the Golden Eagle Goddess win the Most Popular and Audience Favorite awards?
This year it may be explained by the fact that the winners of the Most Popularity and Audience Favorite Awards are all former Golden Eagle Goddesses and did not participate in the Golden Eagle Goddess selection, but what about the previous years?
And why is Liu Yifei, who also won the most popular award, not loved by the audience?
But obviously no one will come to explain these problems to him.

There are a total of twelve winners for the final Outstanding TV Drama Award, and "The World of Cultivation" is among them without any suspense.

After the Golden Eagle Festival.

"I heard that a lot of people are chasing you?"

Yang Mi called the newly crowned Golden Eagle Goddess Dilraba Dilmurat to her office.

Dilireba said with a little pride and reserve: "There are a few."

"what do you think?"

"Let's observe it for a while longer."

"Stop observing and reject them all."

Yang Mi said in a calm but unquestionable tone.

Dilireba pouted in dissatisfaction: "Why?"

Although she had no intention of falling in love at the peak of her career, not wanting to date is one thing and being forced is another.

Yang Mi glanced at her and said, "Don't forget how everything you have today came about."

Dilireba's breathing stagnated, and then a look of grievance appeared on her face: "But he doesn't want me."

As far as she knew, Nazha, who was the same age as her, had been with that man for seven years!

But I don’t even know what it feels like to be a woman.

"That's his business. All you have to do is show your proper attitude."

Yang Mi said sternly, "Don't blame me for not reminding you. Even though you are so popular now, it only takes a word from him to hide you or even ban you from the entire industry."

Dilireba lowered her head sullenly: "I know."

the other side.

After participating in the Golden Eagle Awards, Han Jiadong started filming "Wolf Warrior 2".

We first filmed in China for a while, and then went to South Africa to film.

mid-November.

"La La Land" is released.

Due to the subject matter and the fact that the female lead is Chinese, the film was only scheduled to be screened in more than 400 theaters in North America during its first week.

In the end, the box office revenue in the first three days of the weekend was only over 10 million.

Ranked fifth that week.

However, both attendance and single-theater box office ranked first that week.

For this reason, in the second week, theaters quickly increased the screening schedule of "La La Land".

The box office of "La La Land" also rose in response.

The box office in the second week alone was over 70 million.

More than 10 million on Saturday, the third week.

More than 40 million in the fourth week.

Although it has never won the box office in a single week, its amazing staying power and the boost it received after the release of "Avengers 3" helped it to earn over million US dollars in box office in North America!

It also achieved excellent results overseas, reaching nearly 200 million US dollars.

Seeing the money-making ability of "La La Land", Weinstein, who was originally just vying for awards, could no longer sit still.

He only invested 10 million out of the 30 million cost. In his opinion, even if "La La Land" could be as successful as "Blink", he would only be able to get more than 20 million, and make a net profit of more than 10 million.

Doubled investment returns seem like a lot.

but……

It also takes money to win prizes!
In particular, the greater the effort to win the prize, the more money you will spend.

With this calculation, the investment return is not that attractive to him.

But based on the current trend of "La La Land", it is possible that the global box office will exceed 500 million.

How much money will he get then?

Over 70 million!

This is definitely enough money to make him jealous.

And he’s about to put it in his pocket, and then someone takes it out... he’ll definitely go crazy.

That is why he immediately adjusted his award-winning strategy and raised the award level for Best Actress to the highest level. Even if he had to spend money, he was determined to win the award!
Especially after seeing the terrifying money-making ability of the Marvel movie "Avengers 3", he became even more determined.

It grossed over 2.7 million U.S. dollars in the first three days alone!

What concept?
Under normal circumstances, with a box office revenue of 90 million in the first week, it would surely be the box office champion of that weekend.

The average daily box office of "Avengers 3" in the first week reached more than million!
In the end, it unsurprisingly broke the North American first-week box office record, more than 20 million more than last year's first-week box office of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Even though the film hadn’t yet been released in China, the world’s second largest film market, it had already grossed over 400 million overseas in its first week!

It also set a new overseas first-week box office record.

Plus the first week global box office record!
In less than two weeks, the box office exceeded the 5.2 million of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and became the annual box office champion in North America.

The total box office exceeded 3 billion, surpassing Captain America and topping the annual global box office!
Major websites' predictions for its final box office have increased from 1.5 billion at the beginning to over 2 billion!
"Two billion... Two billion. Even if it only accounts for one-third of the investment share, it can still get more than 200 million in box office revenue! More than 200 million! We can't fail again this time!"

(End of this chapter)