Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 344: Rush Hour 4, the return of the king Cheng Xi.

"Liying, congratulations on becoming the leading actress."

After dinner, Zhao Liying walked with Chen Cheng for a few steps.

Looking at Zhao Liying, Chen Cheng said with great relief.

Zhao Liying was delighted to receive Chen Cheng's praise and said, "Teacher Chen Cheng, I always remember what you said."

"What?"

Chen Cheng had forgotten some of them.

"Didn't I ask you a question at that time? Can a girl with a round face like me play the leading female role? You firmly told me that I could. Not only that, you also told me that I would become very popular in the future."

As she spoke, Zhao Liying couldn't help but laugh.

Chen Cheng then remembered.

This is what Chen Cheng said to Zhao Liying when he opened an advanced training class in Hengdian.

But Chen Cheng once again confirmed: "Yes, you will definitely become famous in the future."

"Really? Are you as famous as Professor Do?"

"Ah...hahahaha, this is possible."

"Teacher Chen Cheng, I was just kidding. You have always been my idol. By the way, you have to give me an autograph."

talking.

Zhao Liying actually took out a pen, but there was no paper.

Zhao Liying looked at it and said, "Teacher Chen Cheng, can I trouble you a little bit and sign on my sleeve? Then, when I act in a play in the future, I will wear this dress and tell everyone that I am under your protection, Teacher Chen Cheng. Then no one will dare to bully me."

"No one will dare to bully you if they praise you more than you do in the future."

Chen Cheng said this, but he still took a pen and signed the two words "Chen Cheng" on Zhao Liying's sleeve.

"Let's go, Liying."

Waved to Zhao Liying.

This also marks the end of my visits to various film crews these days.

However, Zhao Liying seemed extremely reluctant to let go.

Looking at Chen Cheng who was about to leave, Zhao Liying said, "Teacher Chen Cheng, can you call me Yingbao?"

Chen Cheng sat in the driver's seat without saying anything.

Just as Zhao Liying sighed, Chen Cheng, who had just walked a few meters, stretched his hand out of the window and said, "Yingbao, goodbye."

……

"Chen Cheng, don't you want to celebrate tonight?"

"Celebrating what?"

"My Fathers and Me officially concluded today, and the box office is set to break records again."

At the airport.

It was rare for Chen Cheng to ride on the same plane with Brother Cheng Xi.

Both were flying to Hollywood.

Chen Cheng flew to Hollywood because he had two films to be released in North America.

One is the previously produced "Big Hero 6".

The other is "Joker".

Brother Cheng Xi also has a work that will be released in North America soon.

This work is "Rush Hour 4".

Ok.

In fact, all three are works by Chen Cheng.

Rush Hour 4, Chen Cheng is also the producer.

However, in "Big Hero 6" and "Joker"... Chen Cheng is in complete control.

Although Chen Cheng is the producer of "Rush Hour 4", he did not invest much.

In addition to this work, Cheng Xi became more famous.

So Chen Cheng was not that concerned about this film.

But for Cheng Xi.

But he knew it.

Rush Hour 4...is his only chance to make a comeback in Hollywood.

"Oh, how much was the box office?"

If Cheng Xi hadn't mentioned "My Fathers and Me", Chen Cheng would have almost forgotten it.

Seeing Chen Cheng like this, Cheng Xi was almost vomiting blood and said: "Chen Cheng, I have to admit that you are too discouraging."

"No way."

As Chen Cheng spoke, he checked the box office of the film on his mobile phone.

The box office thing.

Chen Cheng watched it a few days ago.

But as he makes more films, Chen Cheng will no longer constantly break new box office records every day like he did before.

Even Chen Cheng knew that "My Fathers and Me" broke the record again.

"Oh, it has indeed increased compared to the past few days."

Chen Cheng took a look and closed the page.

Cheng Xi asked, "Chen Cheng, how much was the box office?"

"21 billion, there is no hope of breaking 22 billion."

"Pfft..."

Cheng Yi looked at Chen Cheng with disdain: "Chen Cheng, I don't want to know you."

Ok.

Although Cheng Xi’s fame no longer needs box office to prove anything.

But box office is still the most authoritative data for an actor or director.

Cheng Xi had indeed created countless incredible records before.

But that was before.

Moreover, the box office data before Cheng Xi was not very good.

If we really count the box office, there is simply no comparison between Cheng Xi and Chen Cheng.

So a lot of times.

Cheng Xi was also full of envy towards Chen Cheng.

"Chen Cheng, what do you think the box office of our Rush Hour 4 will be?"

“I don’t know about this until it’s released.”

"Hey, people say you're a box office prediction expert, so give us your predictions."

"If I say it will exceed $8 million, would you believe it?"

"Breaking $8 million, don't scare me."

"Look, you don't believe it."

Chen Cheng curled his lips.

no way.

That's how it is sometimes.

Don’t blame Cheng Xi for not believing it.

Although Cheng Xi is well-known in Hollywood.

but.

His highest-grossing film in Hollywood is Rush Hour 2.

But Rush Hour 2 only grossed $3.5 million.

The combined box office of the three films was only $8 million.

But Chen Cheng said.

Rush Hour 4 is going to break $8 million...

Even Cheng Xi found it hard to believe such a box office number.

……

"What's going on with the schedule here? Why are all three movies scheduled together?"

"Yes, Big Hero 4, Joker, and Rush Hour are all produced by Chen Cheng. They can't be put together no matter what."

"I guess North America doesn't want Chen Cheng to be popular. You know, Chen Cheng's rise in recent years has been too fast."

At the same time Chen Cheng and Cheng Xi went to North America.

A number of domestic media and journalists have also turned their attention to North America.

"Yes, Chen Cheng can be said to be invincible in China. But in North America and even the world, there is still room for improvement. But everyone knows the potential that Chen Cheng has shown in North America. Give him a few years, and he will be the king of Hollywood."

"I also think that North America probably wants to suppress Chen Cheng, so they put the three films in one schedule. In this way, the box office will be shared, and even if it is a hit, it may not be a hit."

"I guess Chen Cheng's box office in North America may not be that ideal this time."

Many media and fans have some concerns.

Chen Cheng didn't have this idea.

Although he didn't expect it.

How come three movies are put on the same schedule at once?

However, Chen Cheng is confident about these three films.

Plus.

The global box office doesn't just look at the North American market.

A few more years.

The North American market may be even worse than the Chinese market in the future.

Nothing special.

Even though Chen Cheng released three films in the same period.

But Chen Cheng still participated in the promotion of the three films.

Fortunately, the three films are released in the same period.

It's not that they were released on the same day.

The first to be released was Chen Cheng’s animated film Big Hero 6.

Next up is Joker.

On the third day, it was "Rush Hour 4".

For three films.

The media on the North American side did not show much expectation.

Many film critics think so.

Although Chen Cheng has risen rapidly in Hollywood in recent years.

But God doesn't always take care of him.

Several films he produced before were popular.

It doesn’t mean that the three films produced this time will also be popular.

Plus, the three films themselves don’t have much appeal.

Let’s talk about “Big Hero 6” first.

This film is not adapted from any big IP, nor does it have a well-known anime director.

As for Rush Hour 4, it's even less appealing.

Although Rush Hour 1 and 2 were indeed very popular.

But that was many years ago.

Coupled with the box office failure of Rush Hour 3, it was originally impossible for Rush Hour 4 to be released.

I don't know how Chen Cheng operated, but he actually launched Rush Hour 4. At the same time, these media also complained about Cheng Yi.

They believe that Cheng Yi is indeed a global superstar.

But the global superstar has generally had poor box office performances in recent years.

if you can.

Should Cheng Xi consider retirement?

The last film reviewed by the critics was "Joker".

The Joker is based on the Joker character in DC's Batman.

But everyone knows it.

The Joker is just a supporting character in Batman.

Although he does look somewhat attractive.

But as a supporting role, it is difficult for him to attract global attention.

But having said that.

But some film critics still have high expectations for Chen Cheng.

Although they think the three films may not have much appeal.

But Chen Cheng has been extremely popular in Hollywood in recent years.

Such as Chen Cheng’s previous low-budget productions "Source Code" and "Buried Alive".

Later there were "Inception", "Life of Pi" and "The Martian".

These films have achieved impressive box office results around the world.

Even if Chen Cheng did not produce the film.

Chen Cheng is just an actor in many films.

Such as "The Hobbit", "The Expendables 2" and "The Avengers".

All this proves that Chen Cheng has unparalleled charm in Hollywood.

……

A few days later.

Chen Cheng's first film "Big Hero 6" was officially released.

Fantawild’s CEO convened a company senior management meeting immediately.

And emphasize.

They must deploy all the previous Dabai anime characters in various Fantawild scenes across the country within today.

Although this seems a bit hasty.

Because the box office revenue for Big Hero 6 hasn’t come out yet.

Generally, it should be arranged after the box office results are released.

But Fantawild’s CEO has his own considerations.

Others thought that Big Hero 6 wouldn’t be a hit.

But he thought it would be a hit.

The reason why I think so.

Besides his confidence in Chen Cheng.

What's more, he got some information from Disney these days.

Yes.

Fantawild’s biggest competitor is Disney.

It is said that Disney has suddenly launched an event recently.

This left Fantawild's CEO somewhat baffled.

Because this time point is not the traditional peak season.

General activities should also be carried out during the peak season.

until.

When Fantawild's CEO contacted Chen Cheng's "Big Hero 6" which was about to be released in North America, as well as the information he had heard from other places.

He felt it keenly.

Disney must have received some reliable information.

such as.

Box office forecast data for "Big Hero 6".

Even though it’s just a movie.

But because this is anime.

And Fantawild also invested in this animation.

Once an anime becomes popular all over the world.

The influence he creates can radiate to a series of peripheral products.

The first to be affected are the large amusement parks run by Fantawild and others.

have to say.

Fantawild CEO’s prediction is very accurate.

Although "Big Hero 6" is not a big IP.

but.

When the core character of this animated film, Baymax, appears.

He instantly melted the hearts of all the fans who watched the movie.

At the same time.

The global box office of "Big Hero 6" also reflects his success.

5000 million US dollars.

These are the first day global box office figures for Big Hero 6.

As soon as such a box office number came out.

Professionals have given predictions, which basically means that the box office of "Big Hero 7" will have to break at least $ million.

……

"5000 million US dollars, shouldn't we celebrate in advance?"

"Haha, before it was released, didn't North America say this movie was going to flop?"

"What a joke! Don't you even look at who Chen Cheng is? Chen Cheng was the main artist and screenwriter of Kung Fu Panda. But later, Chen Cheng did not participate in Kung Fu Panda again."

"Okay, I made a mistake in my prediction this time. But Rush Hour 4 will never be a hit."

Some media still refuse to admit defeat.

and.

This time they were more certain.

"Rush Hour 4" is an old IP.

The biggest star here, Cheng Xi...to put it bluntly, has really reached retirement age.

At this age, it would be fine if he just made a cameo appearance.

But he can also play the leading role.

Sorry about that.

The audience won't buy it.

Such evaluation also influenced Cheng Xi for a time.

The next day when Chen Cheng saw Cheng Xi, he found that Cheng Xi's eyes were a little red.

Cheng Xi said he spent the whole night reading everyone's reviews on Rush Hour 4 and didn't sleep the whole night.

Chen Cheng knew how Cheng Xi felt now.

"Rush Hour 4" can be said to be the last hope of success.

Chen Cheng walked up to Cheng Yi and gave him a hug: "Brother Long, no matter how the box office of Rush Hour 4 is, you are the idol of everyone in the world."

Yes.

Chen Cheng admired Cheng Xi very much.

Even though he knew.

Many people may have other opinions about Cheng Xi.

But among Chinese actors around the world, only Cheng Yi enjoys such a great reputation worldwide.

Although Chen Cheng is quite famous now.

But Chen Cheng believes.

Compared to Cheng Xi, I am still far behind.

This kind of difference cannot be made up by just making a few movies with good box office results.

"Thank you, Chen Cheng."

All of a sudden.

The two did not speak.