The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

This is true for Taken, the Hunger Games, and even Resident Evil.

Each time, it was a test by Lin Bufan.

As a reborn person, making money is a given, but shouldn't you also build your own career?

As a bigwig in the entertainment industry, why can't you cultivate some real international superstars?

Of course, there are definitely limitations on the selection of these international superstars.

He didn't want to waste his energy and effort on a woman who wasn't his.

Men are even more different. If a man's character is flawed, no matter how good his acting skills are, Lin Bufan won't push him away.

Just like Leung Chiu-wai, I won't go into his scandals, but basically I just don't like him.

So starting with the role of 'Mr. Yi,' we immediately abandoned him and ultimately chose Leung Ka-fai.

Collaborating on two films allowed Lin Bufan to gain a deeper understanding of Leung Ka-fai.

So, it was finally decided to try out the role of Captain Jack Sparrow.

"How's the character?"

Seeing that Liang Jiahui had finished reading the script, Lin Bufan smiled and looked at him.

"Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic, Director Lin!"

As Liang Jiahui spoke, he looked at him expectantly.

"Sign this contract, and the role of Captain Jack is yours," Lin Bufan said, placing the two contracts in front of Liang Jiahui.

One of these two contracts is a role contract.

Once this contract is signed, Captain Jack Sparrow will be his, and the salary will be five million Hong Kong dollars.

The second contract was the one Liang Jiahui signed with Kyoto Entertainment.

It's true that Lin Bufan wants to cultivate international superstars, and it's also true that Liang Jiahui is the best candidate. However, from a business perspective, Liang Jiahui will definitely have to sign with Kyoto Entertainment.

Otherwise, he wouldn't want to cultivate talent for others, or even his future rivals.

"Don't worry, this isn't a personal contract with you, but a contract with your studio. From now on, all your studio's commercial endorsements, events, and so on in mainland China will be handled by Kyoto..."

Don't underestimate these business endorsements and events.

Even in 07, if you seriously ran events and endorsements, you could earn at least ten or twenty million yuan a year, but you would have to sacrifice your reputation for the next ten or even several decades.

"Okay, I'll sign!"

Upon hearing Lin Bufan's words, Liang Jiahui had no more hesitation and immediately picked up a pen to sign his name on the contract.

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"The Warlords" was released on the 12th. At first, the box office was decent and on an upward trend. The box office on the first day was 1500 million yuan. If you include the box office in the first half day before the release, the total box office on the first day was 2600 million yuan.

Now, after 8 days in theaters, the total box office is over 130 million yuan, but it has already fallen below 10 million yuan, and the word-of-mouth has started to decline.

It is expected that after "Assembly" and "2012" are released on the 22nd, "The Warlords" will definitely be canceled.

In fact, Lin Bufan has two movies scheduled for release this month, and there's another one, all on the same day.

It's the movie "Home Alone".

The release date for the movie "Home Alone" couldn't be changed. The movie's plot revolves around a series of hilarious events that occur during Christmas due to two bumbling thieves.

The difference is that "2012" was released globally at the same time, while "Home Alone" will not be released in mainland China until New Year's Day.

Unlike 2012, Home Alone can't be co-produced; it can only be made as a revenue-sharing film.

Normally, the distribution channels for revenue-sharing films like these are controlled by the eight major Hollywood studios: Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal, Sony, Columbia, and Fox.

There are only 20 slots available each year.

The only remaining option is to acquire or purchase the films. Unlike revenue-sharing films, the right to import revenue-sharing films is held by China Film Group.

Private entertainment companies can also participate in the process of distributing or buying out films.

Because "2012" was invested in by China Film Group, Kyoto Animation, and Crystal Entertainment, it was able to follow the path of a Sino-US co-production, and all revenue sharing was allocated according to the rules of mainland China.

Buying out films and acquiring exclusive distribution rights simply involves paying a sum of money to purchase the film's distribution rights in mainland China from Hollywood; the price depends on negotiations between the two parties.

Bona Film Group is the Chinese company that most likes to buy out Hollywood blockbusters.

Revenue-sharing films, although not as good as Sino-US co-productions, only receive 17% of the box office revenue, but they are much better than imported films and buyouts.

As for the issue of distribution channels...

Don't forget, this is Lin Bufan's base of operations in China.

The head of China Film Group is Han Sanping, so getting a share of the film quota is too easy for him.

……

At 10 a.m. on the 21st, Lin Bufan boarded his private jet and flew directly to Hollywood.

Due to the time difference, Lin Bufan arrived in Los Angeles on the morning of the 21st, and it was only 10 o'clock when he walked out of the airport.

The global premiere of "2012" was held in Hollywood.

This time, Lin Bufan is declaring to the world that he is not only a Hollywood Best Director and winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival, but also a commercially successful director.

"Boss!"

As Lin Bufan walked out of the airport, Carter Dennis and his men were already waiting at the airport entrance.

"Boss!"

Compared to Carter Dennis, Lin Bufan still felt the most comfortable around his own bodyguard.

Similarly, before each trip to Hollywood, Lin Bufan would send his bodyguards to check inside and outside his Beverly Hills mansion to ensure his safety and prevent being eavesdropped on.

Lin Bufan always maintains a vigilant attitude towards the United States and never lets his guard down.

"Let's go to Beverly Hills first!"

After getting into the car, Lin Bufan gave an order.

"How are the preparations for the '2012' premiere going?"

In the car, Lin Bufan turned to look at Carter Dennis.

"Everything is ready, boss..."

Carter Dennis gave Lin Bufan a detailed report from inside the car.

For the premiere of "2012", not only Lin Bufan cared, but Carter Dennis cared even more.

Lin Bufan is the boss, so whether he succeeds or fails doesn't matter to him, while he is just a manager, a replaceable role.

He is now the CEO of Extraordinary Film Company and feels great.

He didn't want to lose his position because of his carelessness or any mistakes.

The premiere of "2012" was held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, the same theater that often hosts the Academy Awards ceremony.

Clearly, Extraordinary Film Company has ambitious plans for this premiere.

If "2012" succeeds, Extraordinary Film Company will instantly become a behemoth in Hollywood, second only to the Big Eight studios.

The only difference between it and the eight major Hollywood studios is its historical and cultural heritage.