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Chapter 85 Scarlett's Impact, a new record for R-rated films! (5k, please subscribe)

The villa in Beverly Hills requires a lot of additions.

After spending one or two hundred thousand dollars, I still haven't bought everything.

During the day, Li Xiaoran went to look at and buy cars.

Tang Wen took Naomi and several leading actors to perform at major movie studios in Los Angeles.

The actors who previously played the Pig-Headed Man and "Bai Dacan" were invited back by New Line Cinema, wearing masks to attract passers-by.

"Saw, is it released today?"

"That's right"

"I want to go see if it looks good!"

"If what you film is nothing, don't blame me for scolding you"

"..."

"Saw, do you want to go to the midnight show?"

"Don't go."

"why?"

"I'm not even seventeen yet..."

"Hahahahaha, I'm not making fun of you. How about we find a way to sneak in?"

The flash mob event before the release played a huge role.

The distributor New Line also invested heavily.

That night, 3000 cinemas, with about 4500 screens, showed the film at the same time.

For a low-budget horror film that cost less than a million dollars, this is definitely a big deal.

Tang Wen is in Robert's office at New Line Cinema, where he has first-hand data.

"AMC Cinemas, Los Angeles area, gave data, attendance rate is as high as 81%"

"RC Cinema Chain, giving data, attendance rate 93%"

"..."

The cinema attendance rate can reflect certain situations.

But the key lies in the box office.

Robert paced back and forth in the office, lighting a cigar, drinking coffee, and reading a newspaper...

I can't sit still. I can't sit still at all.

Tang Wen sat in Robert's boss chair, feeling a little nervous, but he knew the original performance of Saw.

The performance is much calmer.

"Jingle Bell--"

The phone rings.

"Aren't you going to invite me to the movies? I've been waiting for your call all day!" Scarlett's angry voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Where are you? I'll pick you up right away. I didn't sleep well last night, and I'm too busy today." Tang Wen lied without thinking.

After hanging up the phone, he looked at Robert.

The latter speechlessly arranged a special car for him and lent out his own driver.

"After Saw is released, Galaxy Entertainment should have its own drivers and bodyguards." Tang Wen said before leaving.

Robert waved his hand in annoyance: "Don't mess around in my car! No, pay attention to her age! No one under 18 is allowed to touch her."

"Do not worry."

This is also the reason why Tang Wen did not take the initiative to ask Scarlett out.

Something is happening in America, between adults and minors.

Even if both parties are willing, there are huge potential risks for the adult party.

Even if the incident happened many years ago, the minor party still has the right to pursue prosecution.

As long as there is a little evidence, the adult party can be nailed to the head.

Even without evidence, public opinion can still drown a person.

"Scarlett."

"Don!"

Tang Wen got out of the car, and Scarlett resisted the urge to rush over.

Because her mother was there too.

Scarlett's mother said in a serious tone, "Tang, send Scarlett back safely before midnight."

"No problem ma'am, we're just going to watch a movie."

"You don't need to report the details of your date to me."

Tang Wen:......

Scarlett's mother walked in, and the next second, the two of them hugged each other.

Even though he was wearing a coat, Tang Wen still felt a huge soft impact hitting his chest and abdomen.

hiss--

Is this the power of G?!
Tang Wen felt an incomparable sense of satisfaction in his heart!

This body proportion, the waist is so thin...

His hands were out of control.

Their mouths were not idle either, their tongues entangled with each other.

The taste of roses in your mouth.

"I don't mean to interrupt, but your movie is about to start."

Scarlett's mother stood at the second-floor window and reminded her.

"mom!"

Scarlett shouted in dissatisfaction and pulled Tang Wen into the car.

Tang Wen: "Let's go to Beverly Hills."

"Not going to the movies?"

Beverly Hills also has a movie theater.

There is also an observation deck.

Looking down from a high place, you can see bright lights and flashing neon lights.

In the romantic environment, their lips touched again.

After kissing for a while, Scarlett pushed him away.

She looked at his waist in reproach.

"You're so charming, Scarlett."

"Hmph! Let's go to the cinema."

When watching a horror movie, you naturally have to sit on a couple’s sofa.

Just a few minutes into the show, Scarlett hid in his arms!
The kind that doesn't even dare to look up.

After the horrific scene was over, he quietly opened his eyes and looked again.

I'm a coward who wants to see it but is afraid of it.

The two of them were so close together that Tang Wen had no time to care about how his movie was doing.

Painful and happy.

Scarlett smirked.

Movies, but it's just a place that provides a dark environment in dating play.

The game of touching the big one is always carried out in the dark.

12 midnight.

In front of Scarlett's house.

Fifteen minutes passed as the two were inseparable.

Scarlett's mother opened the door unhappily:

"Come in and sit for a while, Don. Scarlett has to go to work tomorrow."

She is a film producer.

Scarlett has had plenty of acting opportunities since she was young, and she made her big screen debut at the age of 10.

The father is a Danish architect who is not in Los Angeles.

The two entered the door.

Scarlett's mother chatted with Tang Wen about the movie for a while and went upstairs on her own initiative.

The young lovers' eyes met, sparks flew, and they fell on the sofa and kissed.

"You have to go to work tomorrow, and I have to go back to China the day after tomorrow."

"Then it's time for a goodbye kiss."

Goodbye kiss?

Tang Wen: "Do you have a guitar at home?"

"Yes, it belongs to my brother."

Scarlett has a twin brother.

Just not very famous.

"I suppose your brother wouldn't mind if his brother-in-law borrowed it?"

Scarlett smiled and said, "It's just me and my mom here in Los Angeles tonight. I'll go get it."

In Tang Wen's memory, Scarlett also liked music, especially rock music.

Later, it seems that an album was released.

"What are you going to sing?"

"Kiss Scarlett"

"Where is this song?"

Taking down his guitar, Tang Wen plucked the strings and sang:

“Hiding from the rain and snow
Hiding in the rain and snow

Trying to forget but I won't let go
Trying hard to forget, but how can I just leave like this?

......"

English version of Zhang Xueyou's "Goodbye Kiss".

Covered by the Danish band "Michael Learns to Rock" in 04.

Scarlett's eyes widened gradually, and she covered her red lips in surprise:
“Are you also a singer?”

Scarlett's jewel-like eyes were full of admiration: I have such good taste.

Scarlett's mother heard the noise and quietly went downstairs.

“What a new song, I’ve never heard it before!”

Before he could put down his guitar, Scarlett pounced on him.

See G hit the back of the guitar and get deformed.

Tang Wen was heartbroken and quickly took the guitar away.

"I just wrote it. Of course you haven't heard it."

"Really, kiss Scarlett goodbye? Then we kiss all night, will you write more..."

Kiss all night?

I'd rather die of pain!

Otherwise, you will be tempted by G and break the law yourself!
"You decide the name of the song, I'll write it down, and you can help me register the copyright for the song."

"it is good!"

Now that the song has been sung, Tang Wen plans to find King of Pop Zhang to buy the adaptation rights.

Scarlett's mother appeared again, and Tang Wen knew it was time for him to leave.

Scarlett watched his car leave, then returned to the living room and saw her mother holding the freshly-made lyrics and music.

"This song is really good."

"Of course, my boyfriend wrote it for me!" Scarlett was like a proud peacock, and then she complained, "Mom, why did you chase him away?"

"You are exactly like me when I was young and in love."

Scarlett glanced at her mother's face and pouted, "When you were young, were you also in love with a 19-year-old Golden Lion Award-winning director?"

Scarlett’s mother: …

"So he wrote a song for you?"

Scarlett's mother: "...Go to bed right now!"

hotel.

Li Xiaoran, who was sleeping, suddenly dreamed of an earthquake.

The earthquake scene was so realistic that she was tossed around in her bed!

Then the earthquake narrowed in scope.

Mainly concentrated in the Jubu area.

The rhythm of the earthquake was so fast that she couldn't breathe!
"you……"

"Teacher Xiaoran, it's time for the night class!"

The earthquake is over.

Li Xiaoran was unwilling to move even a finger.

During the day, she went to choose three cars.

A BMW X5, which is convenient for Tang Wen to drive when he goes out alone. There is also a business car.

A Rolls-Royce that shows off your status.

When people reach a certain position, they must have corresponding supporting facilities.

Three cars are the basic package for Beverly owners.

Getting out of the back seat of a Rolls-Royce or getting out of a taxi are two completely different lives.

Tang Wen slept until morning and did not go to the company.

The box office statistics came out, and Robert's roar came from the phone:

"Out!"

"Out!"

Tang Wen held the phone a little further away.

If you don’t know, you might think something unspeakable is about to come out.

"How many?"

"you guess!"

Tang Wen was disgusted: "You are just a kid, still guessing!"

"2161 million, 2161 million US dollars! It's just the first day, just the box office on Friday!"

"good."

"Not bad? This was the top of yesterday's box office!" Robert said dissatisfiedly: "This is a new record. We succeeded! Saw will become a best-selling series."

The record for the highest box office for an R-rated film is held by its sequel "Hannibal," which was released earlier this year. When it was released, Tang Wen attended their celebration party.

"Hannibal" closed with $5800 million in its first three days of the weekend.

If nothing unexpected happens, it will soon be surpassed by "Saw".

Tang Wen: "I've done so many things that my reputation has been ruined. If I can't succeed, I'd better jump into the river as soon as possible."

They are not the only ones paying attention to the data.

Before the morning was over, the news had spread throughout Hollywood.

Warner Bros., the controlling shareholder of New Line Cinema.

"How could a horror movie have such a high box office?"

"The entire cost was recovered in just one day. According to data provided by New Line, the pop-up event they held did not cost much."

"Another classic example of making a small investment for a big gain! I remember that Comet, which was directed by Director Tang earlier this year?"

“Yes, he is also the winner of the Golden Bear Award for Best Short Film, and this year’s Golden Lion Award!”

"What the f**k! A combination of an art director and a commercial director?"

"He will be very popular in the circle. I heard that he has also thought about the sequels to the next few "Saw" movies."

"A gold mine! Keep an eye on Tang Wen and his Galaxy Entertainment to see if there is any chance to get the copyright or equity!"

Warner and New Line are Tang Wen’s partners.

They are still calm.

People have already been arranged to make phone calls to several other companies in Liudali.

There's no need to cause any trouble, but we must discuss cooperation.

Tang Wen received several invitations for cooperation in the morning.

They were all asking about his next film plan.

Tang Wen took the trouble to unplug the company's phone line and call Scarlett on his cell phone.

"Ah—you broke the record."

Scarlett exclaimed, despite being on the set of the filming.

The filming process was interrupted and the director looked at her with dissatisfaction.

Scarlett has a background, but it's not particularly strong, and she also has to abide by the rules during filming.

Scarlett's mother, who is also her agent, hurried over and looked at her daughter seriously!

Unexpectedly, Scarlett still didn't hold back: "Mom! Don's movie broke the North American R-rated movie record on the first day of box office."

The director was surprised: "Who?"

"My boyfriend, the Golden Lion Award-winning director of Saw"

The promotion of this movie was so thorough that the director had no choice but to look at the girl helplessly and said, "Okay, Scarlett, this won't happen again."

As the news spreads, Scarlett will receive more preferential treatment.

Saturday the 20nd.

The box office has increased significantly.

2569 million.

"4730 million US dollars! 4730 million in just two days!"

Robert sprayed champagne crazily. The female secretary, male assistant, and staff laughed and clapped, enjoying the champagne rain.

The box office is so high, they will get a bonus.

Only Tang Wen dodged flexibly: "Have you bought the plane ticket?"

"First class, don't worry. When will you be back? We can't have the celebration party without you!"

Tang Wen did not answer:
"After I leave, spread the word that I'm going to start a new series. It's a horror/suspense film, with a budget of less than 10 million."

"Really, what's the name?"

"The Butterfly Effect. I'll give you the outline of the script tomorrow."

"No, no, no, let's go get it now."

Robert did not dare to be careless at all. He took out the script outline and asked the lawyer to register the copyright immediately.

On the 22nd, the closing ceremony of the Golden Rooster Awards was held in Ning City.

Tang Wen arrived in the capital last night and rushed to Ning City early in the morning.

On the other side of the ocean, the opening weekend box office of "Saw" has just been released: 7441 million US dollars.

It broke records and became the box office champion of the week.

This number is higher than the total North American box office of the previous film "Saw".

The first film was released in 04.

At that time, various promotional methods had already been used by other movies.

Before the release of "Saw", there was not much popularity.

It is far from what it is now.

The Hollywood media hyped it up.

The news reached the country in half a day.

Hong Kong media: "Director Tang used a chainsaw to fuck a woman! He earned 7441 million US dollars"

Newspaper sales soared, and everyone wanted to see how it was done and whether they could replicate it.

Tang Wen saw it and his mouth twitched.

Hong Kong tabloids, the more you pay attention to them, the more excited they become!

For other media, the promotional point is mainly on the box office.

Robert called, his excitement evident.

night.

Zhou Xun and Chen Kun have arrived.

In addition to Li Xiaoran who came back with him, there are now four people in the "Comet" crew.

Chen Kun and Li Xiaoran were not nominated.

I just came here to get some media exposure.

In order to keep pace with international standards, this year's Golden Rooster Awards requires men to wear suits and women to wear dresses.

Otherwise you will be blocked outside.

Li Xiaoran wore a black evening gown, revealing her beautiful back, which made her skin look even more delicate and fair.

Tang Wen secretly reminded himself that this was outside, so he should just take a look and not do anything.

He didn't care at all what his fellow traveler Xun was wearing.

For those who can’t tell right from wrong when the lights are off, it doesn’t matter what they wear.

"Director Tang, please stay."

A group of people signed autographs and took photos at the entrance.

Tang Wen answered a few questions in the interview and saw a film crew behind him from a distance.

To be precise, I saw an ugly-looking and handsome actor - Huang Bo.

He is from the crew of "Get on the Bus, Let's Go", and the director is Guan Hu. Both of them are not famous now.

Entered the venue.

Tang Wen met Mr. Ren from Shanghai Film Studio.

Ning City is not far from Magic City, so Mr. Ren was invited to participate.

"When everyone is here, I will take you to meet a few people. They are all seniors. Don't let them cause trouble." This is how Tang Wen treats his juniors.

"It's up to you."

Zhou Xun and Chen Kunliu looked at each other and were secretly shocked.

Mr. Ren’s attitude is so enviable!

There was still more than half an hour before the official opening, and all the crews had arrived.

The CCTV live broadcast camera has been debugged and will be able to broadcast live when the time comes.

At this time, Mr. Ren, who was sitting in the middle of the first row, stood up and waved back in full view of everyone.

Tang Wen stepped forward quickly.

There was a commotion in the venue.

"what's the situation?"

“I don’t know, that person is so young.”

"It seems to be Tang Wen."

"Oh, Director Golden Lion!" Guan Hu's eyes showed longing.

Huang Bo, Wang Xueqi, Zhao Wenzhuo, Yuan Qi and other stars present also saluted.

"Mr. Ren, is there something wrong?" asked the person next to him.

Mr. Ren smiled, and waited until Tang Wen came up to him before he spoke:
"Tang Wen, this is Director Teng Jinxian, the chairman of this year's Golden Rooster Committee."

"Director Teng, I really like your The Last Emperor!"

Director Teng smiled and shook his head. Old Ren, he has to introduce people right before the live broadcast starts, right?
He personally introduced that no matter how senior or how high the status of a person was, they could not sit down.

As we walked along, everyone greeted us with a smile.

Huang Bo stretched his neck to see from behind: "What are you doing? Are you introducing people to each other now?"

Although he graduated eight or nine years ago, he is still a little Karami and watched along: "This is the treatment of a Golden Lion Award-winning director!"

"He won the Golden Lion at the age of 19. When will you win one?" Huang Bo asked.

Guan Huqi laughed: "Go ask the directors in the first two rows. They are older than me. Go ask them."

"Tsk, do you think I'm stupid?"

"It's amazing that President Ren is carrying the sedan chair himself!" Wang Xueqi.

"With both art films and commercial films, the Hollywood box office is also very high. The young people are really formidable," said teacher Song Chunli.

Mr. Ren’s meaning is very clear.

I am the one who protects Tang Wen, and Shanghai Film Group is backing him up.

When Tang Wen returned to his seat, there were only ten minutes left before the live broadcast began.

The hosts, Zhang Guoli and Cao Ying, came on stage to prepare for the opening ceremony.

Seeing Tang Wen return to his seat, Zhang Guoli made a joke: "Director Tang, if you have a scene, think of me. I'm cheaper than Mr. Benshan."

There was laughter in the audience.

Tang Wen smiled and made an "OK" gesture.

Not to mention, he really considered working with Zhang Guoli.

Zhang Guoli has excellent acting skills. He can play anyone from the emperor to the common people.

The movie "A World Without Thieves" is currently being prepared. The thief king Uncle Li was originally played by Ge You.

But Tang Wen refused Huayi's cooperation.

It would not be appropriate to find Ge You again, so he intended to use Zhang Guoli or Zhao Benshan.

Originally, there was a teacher named Li Xuejian as a backup candidate.

But he has throat cancer and is recuperating.

The award ceremony begins.

Chen Kun and Li Xiaoran were just there for the fun, they had no pressure and were in a relaxed mood.

Before Tang Wen came, Mr. Han, the president of China Film Group, reminded him that he would definitely win a prize, so he was very relaxed.

Only Zhou Xun, who was nominated for the best actress, felt nervous.

Tang Wen teased her: "I saw you in the news as soon as I returned to China. You and Pu Shu are together, right?"

Zhou Xun and he were good friends, and her eyes hinted at him not to be so arrogant: "When will you write the song you owe me?"

Tang Wen was too lazy to admit his mistake.

Zhou Xun directly exposed his past: "Xiao Ran, Hong Kong media reported that Qi Qin and Wang Zuxian broke up, it might be because of this person in your family."

"Ah? What's all this mess?" Tang Wen was confused.

(End of this chapter)