Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 345 New Breakthrough, I am the producer of "Transformers".

【The King of Cheng has returned, and he is a well-deserved global superstar. 】

[Rush Hour grossed over $7000 million on its first day.]

【The only superstar among the Chinese, Cheng Xi. 】

It can be said.

Rush Hour grossed over 7000 million U.S. dollars on its first day, which really stimulated countless media.

To know.

Previously, many media outlets believed that Cheng Yi was old.

There are even some media outlets that satirize Cheng Xi from time to time.

I also asked Cheng Xi to retire early and stop dominating the screen all the time.

But no one expected it.

Cheng Xi, however, is still strong and healthy, and has a second life.

"I never thought that Cheng Xi, at such an old age, could still create such a terrifying box office."

"Yes, according to this box office forecast, the total box office of Rush Hour 4 will exceed 8 million US dollars."

"It's not just $8 million, it could even be $9 million. If converted into RMB, that's 70 billion."

"Seven billion, oh my goodness."

of course.

inside.

A number of media also focused their attention on Chen Cheng.

To know.

In Rush Hour 4, Chen Cheng is the producer.

inside.

The most important one is Chen Cheng.

But having said that.

But Cheng Xi is still the most dazzling existence in Rush Hour 4.

Even many people have pointed out the importance of Chen Cheng in this.

It was Chen Cheng who restarted the Rush Hour plan.

It was also Chen Cheng who integrated the protagonists of The Expendables into Rush Hour 4 and created the multiverse.

At the same time, this idea also stimulated a number of Hollywood producers.

This made them start to have sudden ideas.

Can their series of works also have the same model as Rush Hour + The Expendables?

But in the end, most people still think that the most important person at the peak moment is Cheng Xi.

"Chen Cheng, I don't know how to thank you."

The next day.

Cheng Xi found Chen Cheng again with red eyes.

last night.

He was just so excited.

But excited.

But he knew it.

inside.

The person he is most grateful to is Chen Cheng.

If there was no Chen Cheng.

I really don’t know when Rush Hour 4 will be rebooted.

If there was no Chen Cheng.

Even if it is a reboot of Rush Hour, Cheng Xi believes that Rush Hour 4 will not be able to achieve the same box office as it does now.

Even if the media keeps saying how good I am.

But Cheng Xi knew it clearly.

inside.

The most important person here is Chen Cheng, not him.

"What are you thanking me for, Brother Long? I should be thanking you."

Chen Cheng hugged Cheng again and said, "Look, now people in Hollywood call me one of the most talented producers."

Chen Cheng was not jealous of the media attention he received.

There will be no psychological imbalance.

As a global superstar, Cheng Xi has such popularity.

As for him.

He is the producer.

Do you still want to compete with the actors for exposure?
"Hahaha, that's what you are."

Cheng Xi gave a thumbs up.

this moment.

He admired Chen Cheng from the bottom of his heart.

……

But sometimes.

Just as Chen Cheng said.

He can't say for sure about the movie box office.

Chen Cheng did not expect that "Rush Hour 4" would become so popular after his changes.

Just as he did not expect, the first-day box office of "Joker" was only 4000 million US dollars.

Although the performance of 4000 million US dollars is actually quite good.

According to this trend.

The total box office should be around $4 million.

With a box office of around $4 million, it can't be considered a big hit, but it's not a flop anyway.

But compared to Rush Hour 4, it's far worse.

"Unfortunately, Joker only grossed $4000 million that day."

"Well, it's half as bad as Rush Hour 4."

"Chen Cheng still doesn't have enough foundation. He needs to stay in Hollywood for a few more years."

See the box office like this.

Many media commented.

even.

Even the domestic media felt very sorry.

But for these.

Chen Cheng was very calm.

He didn't know how many times he had watched his own production of "Joker".

Chen Cheng always believed that there was nothing wrong with this film.

Not only that, no problem.

instead.

He also thought that the film was quite good.

even.

Chen Cheng is looking forward to this film very much.

he thinks.

"Joker" will have to gross at least $10 billion at the box office.

But the reality is not what Chen Cheng thought.

Chen Cheng is also a very open-minded person.

Expectation is expectation.

Reality is reality.

Things like movies are unpredictable.

……

"Chen Cheng, I think Joker is a very good movie."

"I feel so too."

“It’s just that sometimes the box office performance is not as good as expected.”

"I think it's okay."

"Chen Cheng, don't be sad."

"I'm not sad."

"Really?"

"Of course. Do you think I'm sad?"

"That's good."

Feeling that Chen Cheng seemed to be in a bad mood, Cheng Xi comforted Chen Cheng and said.

of course.

Not just Cheng Xi.

Han Sanping in China also called Chen Cheng and asked, "Chen Cheng, how are you? I heard you've been feeling depressed lately."

"Have it?"

"I know. Actually, you don't have to worry too much about the box office. What director doesn't make a flop? If your movies were all great, everyone would think you were a monster. Fortunately, you are not a monster now."

"Director Han, based on what you said, I am not a monster. But I want to say that my film did not flop."

"Yes, I know it didn't happen, but don't take it to heart."

"it is good."

"If you're really in a bad mood, come back to China and I'll have a few more drinks with you."

"Be free."

"Look, you didn't even come when I asked you to drink with me. But it's up to you. I'll say one last thing, don't take it too seriously."

"Ok."

Ok.

It's not just Han Sanping.

There is also my senior brother Chen Kai.

Like Han Sanping, he was concerned about Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Brother, I really don't have anything."

Brother Chen Kai said, "Of course, you are fine. In fact, I envy you. Really, really, even if the Joker fails."

"The Joker is not dead. He is fine."

"Yes, yes, I'm fine..."

no way.

In the end, Chen Cheng simply turned off the phone.

He was really afraid of the serious concern from his friends.

but.

The box office thing.

It’s really hard to say.

Although the opening performance of "Joker" was not good.

but.

The reputation of "Joker" began to ferment continuously.

“I used to think I was the center of the world, but then I realized I was just a clown on the stage.”

"Put on a happy mask and hide all the tears. This is the fate of the clown."

"People say that the clown is stupid. The clown says, I have no regrets. Take off the mask, the normal face, the different tears, so clean, so clean."

The protagonist of "Joker" is called Arthur.

He is an ordinary person in Gotham City, and one can even say he is one of the lower classes in Gotham City.

He lives in a slum and takes care of his disabled mother by working as a comedian.

It's not the worst.

The worst part is.

Arthur also suffers from mental illness and sometimes laughs for no apparent reason, but he still insists that the government can change everything.

even.

He also idolizes the mayor of Gotham City, Thomas Wayne.

This Thomas Wayne is Batman's father.

later.

Arthur discovered that he was Thomas's illegitimate son, and then he went to find Thomas.

result.

However, he was severely humiliated by Thomas.

finally.

Arthur the Clown begins to turn evil.

"I would say this is the best Joker in all of Batman."

"Yes, not just Batman, I think this is the most vivid portrayal of the Joker among all the Joker movies."

"Being ignored by the world, betrayed by colleagues, mocked by idols, abandoned by society, and even "cheated" by his dearest mother, Arthur with a dual personality finally died, and the clown who gradually awakened with epileptic laughter finally woke up completely in the mission of "My death is more valuable than my life"..."

“I highly recommend Joker, it’s a very underrated movie.”

Word of mouth began to spread.

At the same time.

The box office of "Joker" is also gradually increasing.

The highest single-day box office for "Joker" was only $4000 million.

But a week later, the box office climbed again to 4000 million US dollars.

Such a number caused a stir in the circle.

"The Joker is about to make a comeback."

The insiders stared at the Joker.

A week later, the box office returned to the original $4000 million.

This means that this film can be said to have been resurrected from a desperate situation.

even.

He also showed potential that was not seen in the previous series of blockbusters.

"$5000 million."

"$6000 million."

"$8000 million."

"$9000 million."

It was not until "Joker" set a record of $9000 million in box office revenue that day that the box office of "Joker" began to slowly decline.

Until this moment.

When the insiders looked back again.

People discovered.

The total box office of this Joker has reached 10 billion US dollars.

But there is still half of the Joker's release cycle left.

……

"My eyes are clear, right? Has Joker broken the $10 billion box office?"

"Yes."

"God, I can't believe it."

"Forget God, Joker still has half of its release cycle left."

"You mean?"

"According to industry forecasts, Joker's total box office will be at least $13 billion."

The style of this world changes very quickly.

Many people felt sorry for Chen Cheng’s “Joker” before.

But I didn’t expect that it would happen half a month later.

"Joker" suddenly exploded.

This also stunned all the media that had previously commented on it.

Some media commentators said that Chen Cheng's clown slapped him in the face.

Others say that the rise of the Joker was truly unexpected.

But no matter what.

The Joker box office broke 10 billion U.S. dollars in half a cycle, which caused a sensation in the entire Hollywood.

"Chen Cheng, I was wrong. I apologize to you."

Cheng Xi called Chen Cheng personally.

of course.

Not just Cheng Xi.

There are also Han Sanping, Chen Kaige and others.

But they did apologize.

You can see the box office revenue created by "Joker".

Although "Joker" has nothing to do with them.

But they were also extremely excited in their hearts.

Of course.

As the most watched Chen Cheng.

at this time.

He has been surrounded by the media for several days.

It's not just these media.

It also includes a number of Hollywood film companies.

Basically.

When "Joker" broke the $10 billion box office.

Almost all companies in Hollywood, including the eight major film companies.

They all extended olive branches to Chen Cheng.

inside.

This also includes Paramount, which had previously rejected Chen Cheng's offer to produce "Mission Impossible 5".

At this time, "Joker" produced by Chen Cheng became a global hit.

All the senior executives at Paramount have some regrets.

They are all thinking.

Why did they reject Chen Cheng in the first place?
But in the end, business still needs to be done.

Even if I regret it.

They still sent people to contact Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng has no grudge against Paramount.

In Hollywood, everyone is doing business.

If he cannot help but choose you, he will become your enemy.

In addition, Chen Cheng had maintained a lot of cooperation with Paramount before.

……

"Chen, I think we should have a good chat."

"Yes."

"I think what happened before was a misunderstanding. I hope you don't take it to heart."

"Really? What happened before?"

The person who contacted Chen Cheng again was David, the president of Paramount.

As soon as I saw Chen Cheng.

David first apologized to Chen Cheng.

This was naturally because of the last rejection of Chen Cheng.

But Chen Cheng was not particularly concerned.

In fact, Chen Cheng is not particularly interested in the "Mission Impossible" series.

Before, he wanted to become a producer just to gain some experience for himself.

After all, the "Mission Impossible" series is also a well-known IP known all over the world.

Doing this IP well again will have a good effect in improving one's own fame and status.

"Chen, I like you."

Picking up the wine glass, David said.

He likes smart people like Chen Cheng.

Everything looks forward.

What happened before wasn’t a big deal.

not to mention.

They still have a chance to work together now.

"Chen, I have always believed that you are the most talented producer in the world. Of course, you have indeed performed very well. I estimate that your Joker will gross at least $13 billion worldwide."

"Thank you."

Chen Cheng nodded and motioned David to continue.

David was a straightforward person. He said, "Let's not talk about the previous things. However, as you know, we at Paramount have many classic IPs and many classic blockbusters. I wonder if you are interested."

"You mean?"

"tomb Raider."

David mentioned a well-known IP, Tomb Raider.

This is a work adapted from a computer game.

It is also the highest-grossing film in the world with a female protagonist.

As one of the eight giants in Hollywood.

In addition to their superb film-making abilities.

They also have unparalleled development capabilities for a series of IPs.

The previous one was Mission Impossible.

The same is true for Tomb Raider now.

Also.

They also have the Star Trek series IP.

just.

Chen Cheng is not particularly interested in these IPs.

Chen Cheng said: "Mr. David, if it was a year ago, maybe I would be interested in Tomb Raider. But now, for me, this IP may have a little less influence."

I've been in Hollywood for a long time.

Chen Cheng also knew it.

In Hollywood, everything is based on strength.

When you have the ability, you have to speak more directly.

otherwise.

They don't understand.

"Tomb Raider is actually a very good IP..."

David still wanted to fight for it.

But Chen Cheng still shook his head.

Finally, David had no choice but to say, "Of course, if you are not interested in Tomb Raider, you can also choose one of our other movies. For example, Mission Impossible 5."

"You guys have already launched Mission: Impossible, so it wouldn't be a good idea for me to get involved."

"This too."

David nodded and looked at Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng said: "I am interested in another IP of your company."

"Which one?"

"Transformers series."

Chen Cheng said.

(End of this chapter)