Extracting skills from movies

In addition, the second largest voting base, Neon, also contributed 26 billion Neon coins.

Including Europe, China and Southeast Asia, the global box office has soared to 2.3 million US dollars.

With such strong box office in just two weeks, "Baby Project" is sure to be one of the highest-grossing Chinese-language films overseas.

It can even be ranked among the highest-grossing non-English film series in the world.

This achievement, no matter where it is placed, is a great achievement even for some leaders of Huaying.

Therefore, the celebration banquet must be grand and spectacular.

Du Sheng pondered for a while and said:
"When the movie is released overseas and the box office is almost certain, we can hold a celebration party then."

"Okay, I'll mention it to Sister Hua when I get back."

Fan Bingbing responded, then suddenly remembered something and said:
"By the way, the KTV 'Chaoliufan' that I previously co-founded with Sister Tao has now opened its fifth branch in Modu.

Your new office is ready. It's right next to ours. It's all modern. Do you have time to come and take a look?"

Du Sheng chuckled and asked meaningfully:

"I'll try it when I get back. How's the soundproofing? Has it been improved?"

Fan Bingbing rolled his eyes at Du Sheng and said:
“They are all top-notch soundproofing, so even if you shout in the office, no one outside can hear it.

There are also large floor-to-ceiling windows and hidden door compartments, which are enough for you to play with.”

Du Sheng raised another key question:

"What about your office? How's the soundproofing?"

Fan Bingbing smiled charmingly:
"You'll know when you try it yourself!"

Du Sheng laughed heartily, saying everything.

Fan Bingbing saw Taylor coming over and said before leaving:

“Also, Feng Xiaogang accepted a joint interview with several media outlets, saying that we had suppressed the screening schedule for The Banquet, which was why it failed at the box office.

This interview is quite exciting, you can watch it when you have time."

After saying that, Fan Bingbing left.

She had finally come to the Lighthouse Country, so of course she had to take a look around.

I didn’t go shopping enough with Du Sheng today, so I decided to go shopping with my assistant and buy some gifts for my sisters.

Du Sheng was worried about accidents, so he asked Ma Yaowei to follow him, and then picked up the laptop that Fan Bingbing put down.

After thinking about it, I directly opened the portal websites of Tianya and Doubian.

I saw the related reports at a glance.

It is still on the headlines of the entertainment section.

In the interview video, Feng Xiaogang actually restrained his temper and acted as if he was treated unfairly.

He said that the reason why "The Banquet" lost to "The Baby Project" was not because the movie itself was not good, but because of the hidden secrets.

The first reason is that the screening schedule of "The Banquet" was suppressed.

The screening schedule of "Baby Project" is 2.2 times that of "The Banquet".

Feng Xiaogang also cited Hollywood as an example, saying that film companies must not own cinema chains, otherwise they would dominate the market.

They also said that this would lead to unfair competition, which would have a bad impact and would lead to uneven quality of movies...

He criticized Miracle Cinemas for currying favor with the Hong Kong circle, saying that he was retaliated against and suppressed, but avoided mentioning the reputation of the film.

Secondly, the movie "The Banquet" is an art film that is too advanced and touches people's hearts too much.

But people are lazy and don’t want to analyze deeply, so they just like to watch popcorn movies like “The Baby Project”.

“I patiently watched “Baby Project”, and to be honest, the story is a bit shallow.

After reading it, it was like drinking a glass of water. It was refreshing for a while, but afterwards, I was left with a hollow heart. ”

Feng Xiaogang talked freely in the interview:

“If all Orientals are chasing after this kind of movie, then there will be no hope for Oriental movies.

My "The Banquet", similar to "Memoirs of a Geisha", explores human nature, but unfortunately it was only critically acclaimed but not commercially successful.

This is not a problem with our crew, it can only be said that the public consciousness has not yet fully awakened..."

Feng Xiaogang's remarks were quite fluent.

First, they used Hollywood's theater principles as a shield, saying that they were being targeted, and then they brought in Zhang Ziyi's international film, trying to push "The Banquet" to the heights of an art film.

Unfortunately, the last sentence still gave the secret away.

The attitude of "My thinking is a little ahead of others, there's nothing I can do if you can't keep up" gives myself a label of being superior.

You know what, there are really people who fall for this.

The reason why there are so many fake foreigners nowadays is because they think that if anything has something to do with the West, they can appear to be special and different.

So, just as Fan Bingbing said, this interview with Feng Xiaogang did cause some stir.

But the box office is the best mirror that exposes the truth, and that’s all there is to it.

There won't be any big waves.

Du Sheng didn't even think about dealing with it head-on. He went straight to Renren and tweeted:
"The Baby Project" earned $9820 million in North America, surpassing three Hollywood blockbusters and taking the Asian box office crown in a single week!
In addition, eight countries and regions including Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam also topped the box office list!
Since its release, the global box office has reached 1.9 million US dollars!
To celebrate the great success of "Baby Project", I decided to hold a lucky draw to give back.

999 fans will be randomly selected from the comment section and each will receive a 99 yuan summer vacation gift package!

I hope everyone is happy and has a good holiday!"

The media has not yet confirmed the total box office data of "Baby Project".

Du Sheng's tweet was a self-exposure and also came with a lucky draw. Once it was posted, comments came flooding in like a tide.

"Holy crap, it's really fake!"

"He spent a fortune in one go, Brother Sheng is awesome (broken voice)!"

"Woo woo, I've been a die-hard fan for 20 years, you must pick me!"

"Tsk tsk, Du Sheng is only 23 years old this year, you are really a tough guy."

"Brother Sheng, if you draw me, I will get black silk stockings. Let me win a prize!"

"'Baby Project' is so amazing, it even surpassed all the Hollywood blockbusters released at the same time. It's so valuable!"

"Yes, it's just that the competition was too fierce when "Baby Project" was released overseas, otherwise the box office would definitely have increased!"

"It is said that 'The Ultimate Fighter' helped a lot, but it's a pity that I couldn't watch it in person..."

Du Sheng took a quick glance and then smiled and paid no more attention.

If this momentum continues, "Baby Project" can conservatively reach $2.5 million by the time it is released.

Converted back, it’s at least 15 billion RMB!

This number is a great honor for both him and Cheng Long.

Not to mention the distant future, if there are movies starring him released in the future, the added effect will be huge.

If The Departed, which is tentatively scheduled to premiere on Christmas Day, is as successful as its predecessor, it will not only be a box office success but also win four Oscars...

The combined influence is more than just 1+1 being greater than 2!

Maybe, after Cheng Long can no longer fight, he will be able to inherit the legacy.

Continue to promote oriental action movies and even become a living signboard!

Of course, it’s still a bit far to think about this now…

Just as Du Sheng was immersed in his emotions, Taylor's cell phone suddenly rang.

After a few words, she gently pushed the phone to Du Sheng and said with a smile:
"It's a call from Time Magazine. Most likely it's about the cover we shot earlier."

Du Sheng understood and took the phone.

Then he heard a familiar voice. It was from the reporter Gilly who had interviewed him and Taylor:
"Hey, big star, you guys have caused quite a stir in the Lighthouse Country!" "Haha, actually, I have to thank you, Miss Gilly.

The Lighthouse Country is indeed a paradise for dreamers to soar~"

Du Sheng responded with a smile, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

“I have to say, you are indeed popular in North America!
OK, let's get back to the topic. Because your boxing match with Tyson caused a huge sensation in the Lighthouse Country,

The editor-in-chief and I both feel that your influence has transcended the borders of Asia, so…"

Jilly paused here, leaving the audience in suspense.

Du Sheng already had some guesses in his mind, but he still asked curiously:
"so what?"

“So, we decided to put you on the cover of the North American edition!
Congratulations, you and Taylor are now truly world-shaking celebrities!"

Du Sheng was a little surprised and said:

"Thank you very much, Miss Gilly, for the chance to have a potluck dinner together."

What the other party promised before was the inside cover.

Although it is only the difference between inside and outside, the exposure effect is a world of difference.

The heat from the boxing match is still there, and Time magazine may not be the spark that is urgently needed, but this gift of color is equally significant.

For Du Sheng, appearing on the North American cover of Time magazine is undoubtedly an opportunity to expand his fame.

Let North America start to take him seriously as the suddenly rising Asian star!
……

This morning, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was not dry.

Lao Chen is the helmsman of a mainland newspaper. When he walked into the office as usual, a pot of hot tea was already prepared on the table.

He sat down, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and his mouth was filled with fragrance.

At this time, Secretary Xiao Zhao came in, and Lao Chen smiled and praised:

"Xiao Zhao, the tea is well brewed today, the temperature is just right!"

“That’s because the leader has taught well.

Here is this week's newspaper for you."

Xiao Zhao neatly stacked the magazines he had just retrieved on Lao Chen's desk.

As a veteran in the media industry, Lao Chen has long made reading newspapers a part of his daily life.

He first flipped through several important domestic newspapers and magazines to see if there was anything worth paying attention to, and then picked up the latest issue of Time magazine.

Although this thing is from abroad, its influence far exceeds that of all international news media.

Known as a leader in the global journalism industry.

Especially its cover image, which always attracts countless focuses and heated discussions.

In a sense, it is an important window for the country to understand international events.

Even many senior executives and dignitaries read Time magazine regularly as a barometer of international trends.

Old Chen opened the magazine, his eyes fell on the cover, and he was stunned.

On the blue cover, there was a yellow face.

Young, handsome, energetic and full of sunshine!

What surprised him even more was that he actually recognized this face.

Isn't this Du Sheng? !
Old Chen was surprised and looked carefully at the name of the magazine - "Time".

It’s not the wrong thing, it’s indeed “Times”!
But how could Du Sheng be on the cover of Time magazine? !
In Lao Chen’s mind, the cover characters of Time magazine were all big figures from all walks of life at the time and had extraordinary influence.

Previously, those who appeared on the cover of domestic magazines were basically prominent figures, such as founding leaders.

Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow, Shu Qi and others have appeared on Time before, but that was only the Asian version.

And this time, Du Sheng is the global version, what's going on? !

Old Chen immediately perked up and began to ponder the deeper meaning of it.

As a mid- to senior-level executive in the media field, he is well aware of the importance of publicity and word of mouth.

Even the top leaders are particularly concerned about public opinion.

Not to mention that this time it is a mainlander who appears on the cover of one of the best magazines in the world. The influence is simply amazing!

Old Chen no longer had the energy to flip through the pages. He simply picked up the phone and dialed the number of the company's top leader.

"Boss, good morning! I'm Xiao Chen!

There is something I need to report to you quickly. Have you seen today's issue of Time magazine?

Yes, yes, you might as well take a look, the cover character of this issue is from our Eastern country!

He is the one who donated nearly 100 million to the flood-hit areas not long ago, Du Sheng..."

Old Chen hung up the phone, took a sip of tea, calmed himself down, then turned to the inside pages of Time magazine and went straight to Du Sheng's article.

The beginning of the article gives people a sense of shock:

"If you haven't heard of Du Sheng in the Lighthouse Country, then you are really out of date..."

Then, the article details how Du Sheng used his talents such as boxing, music, and movies to create a craze in the Beacon Country!
Looking back, Du Sheng’s past experiences, past brilliant achievements, and interview content are presented one by one.

After reading it, Old Chen finally felt relieved.

Not only did the entire article not belittle Oriental Country, but Du Sheng praised Oriental Country many good things in the interview, both explicitly and implicitly!

It seems that this young man has a high level of ideological awareness, no wonder he is highly regarded by his superiors!
Old Chen now vaguely understood that it should be the movie that Du Sheng and Cheng Long collaborated on that became a big hit in the Beacon Country.

However, this doesn't seem like enough to make the cover of Time magazine, right?

Lao Chen had no idea about the box office data mentioned in the article, which showed that more than a dozen countries and regions ranked at the top.

It’s not clear what’s so great about Du Sheng’s performance.

At this time, the phone rang. Lao Chen looked at the caller ID and quickly picked up the phone:
"Yes, yes, I understand, I will definitely see to it!"

It turns out that the "Times" magazine of the Beacon Country was published last night, and the higher-ups had received the news through the embassy several hours ago.

Old Chen hung up the phone, feeling a lot of emotion.

This Du Sheng is really like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, soaring into the sky.

No matter how popular they were in the past, everyone just treated them as entertainment stars.

After all, in this domestic environment, those who are powerful, influential and knowledgeable have a higher social status than them.

But this time, Lao Chen was not surprised at all by the above actions.

After all, since joining the WTO, the Eastern country has been longing for the spotlight on the international stage.

From top to bottom, everyone has the dream of going global.

Looking forward to international praise and recognition.

But at this time, Du Sheng became an instant hit in the Beacon Country and became the cover character of Time magazine, becoming instantly famous.

How could the authorities miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

What's more, wouldn't it be foolish not to make use of the innocent feelings that Du Sheng revealed in the interview, as such a perfect image ambassador?
In a sense, the leading output of celebrities is often more likely to touch the hearts of foreign people than official rigid propaganda.

In the past, there were bridges of friendship built by sports, and in the future there may also be diplomatic ties built by entertainment!
Old Chen shook his head, stopped thinking, and hurriedly called his secretary Xiao Zhao:

“Call a meeting immediately!
Collect all the information about Du Sheng for me.

Anyone who knows Du Sheng, especially those who have listened to his albums, watched his movies and boxing matches, should come to the conference..."

"The Baby Project" was released almost simultaneously around the world, at least in Asia and North America, with a difference of no more than one month.

Although this is a purely Chinese production, thanks to the profound influence accumulated by Du Sheng and Cheng Long, it still created a box office boom in the Chinese-speaking regions.

………(End of chapter)