Chapter 465

Ceng Li's efficiency was very high. In two days, she negotiated the remuneration with the producers of "Tiny Times".

With a joyful mood, she returned to the crew of "Best Time".

"Mimi, it's already negotiated. Do you know how much remuneration they gave this time?"

Looking at Ceng Li's appearance as if she was asking for credit, Yang Mi's expression was a bit unnatural. Wei Jin's words were still hovering in her heart, but she didn't know how to speak, so she reluctantly raised her curiosity and asked: "How much?"

"This number..."

Looking at the number Ceng Li gestured, Yang Mi was a bit surprised.

"Why so much? Is this catching up with those big flowers?"

"Mimi, don't belittle yourself. Look at the Golden Eagle Goddess voting in the past few days, you are not inferior to those big flowers at all..."

Mentioning the Golden Eagle Goddess, Ceng Li looked radiant.

In the past sessions, the Golden Eagle Goddess was nominated by the organizer and confirmed by the organizing committee, but this year, public online voting was adopted for the first time.

There were a total of 13 actresses selected for this year's Golden Eagle Goddess, among which five were female artists from Starry Sky Culture, namely Yang Mi, Bai Bin, Nazha, Jiang Shuying, and Ni Ni.

After debuting for many years, Yang Mi's popularity was indeed terrifying. The voting link had been open for less than ten days, and she was far ahead with more than 3 million votes.

Following her were Bai Bin with more than 1.8 million votes and Nazha with more than 1.5 million votes. These were the popular little flowers in the first echelon.

The rest, Tang Yan, Ni Ni, Jiang Shuying, Zheng Shuang, etc., were all around 1 million votes, which was the second echelon.

Judging from the current situation, Yang Mi was far ahead of the first and second place, and the chance of being crowned goddess was very great.

Although it could not be guaranteed that the first place in votes would be the Golden Eagle Goddess, Ceng Li thought that the organizing committee should consider this indicator more, otherwise wouldn't it be taking off pants and farting?

In addition, even in terms of work results, last year's "Sword Snow Stride" could be called a super blockbuster, and "Love is Not Blind" even swept 518 million box office, which could be said to have ratings and box office.

Although Bai Bin also had the blockbuster drama "Hello Old Times" and the "The Four" series, attracting a large wave of fans, the momentum was very fierce, but compared to Yang Mi, it was still a bit worse.

As for Nazha, although "Goodbye My Princess" was also very popular, the role of Qu Xiaofeng attracted countless fans, and the "stupid beauty" persona in the follow-up "Keep Running" was also very pleasing, and the national popularity was extremely high, but after all, the debut time was short, and there was no more work blessing, and the popularity was like a castle in the air.

Just when Ceng Li was imagining the scene of Yang Mi being crowned goddess, Yang Mi hesitated for a long time before speaking.

"Sister Li, that, Senior Brother, he doesn't agree with me taking this play."

"Why?" Ceng Li was blank.

"Senior Brother said, if an actor's reputation is rotten, it can't be picked up..."

Ceng Li was a bit speechless. What kind of reason is this? Yes, she admitted that this book didn't quite conform to the mainstream values and moral concepts of ordinary people, or even to put it ugly, it was incorrect in three views, and it might cause great controversy after filming.

But movies, controversy means influence and commercial value. For Yang Mi, it was definitely a great blessing.

So Ceng Li opened her mouth to persuade: "Mimi, Wei Zong's statement has a certain truth. Top-tier actresses do need to cherish their feathers, but think about it, do you want to be an actor for a lifetime?"

Ceng Li's words seemed to make Yang Mi enlightened.

Yes, she was already a first-line actor, and a stable first-line actor, and now she had her own studio.

Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, and others had already pointed out the direction for her - the road of capital.

But compared to the original capital and connections accumulated by these people over the years, Yang Mi was undoubtedly much worse. To catch up, she had to take an unusual path. Compared to remuneration, profit, and influence, what was reputation? It was just that before this ambition could burst out, Wei Jin's slightly cold words flashed in her mind again, and Yang Mi fell into entanglement for a while.

Over the years, she had figured out the temper of this man. If she caused Wei Jin's dissatisfaction because of this, would it be worth the loss? Looking at Yang Mi falling into silence, Ceng Li was a bit anxious. She had been busy with this project, and it couldn't be wasted, so she hurriedly comforted her.

"Mimi, I know what you are worried about, but we are in a cooperative relationship with the company and have the right to choose plays independently. As long as we can create profits, Wei Zong probably won't say anything..."

Seeing that Yang Mi still didn't answer, Ceng Li couldn't help but sigh. The mark left by that man in her heart was too deep, and she didn't even dare to disobey him? Thinking about children's love at a young age? Was this still Yang Mi with a very strong career heart? Thinking of this, Ceng Li felt that it was necessary to stimulate her well.

"Mimi, the company's resources are many, but the best are always chosen by those few women first. Do you want to live under them for a lifetime?"

As if a thorn had been stabbed in her heart, Yang Mi felt that she couldn't breathe. After a long while, she said:

"Sister Li, you drag it first, let me think about it again, think about it carefully..."

Looking at Yang Mi's appearance as if she had lost her spirit, Ceng Li didn't dare to force her too much, so she nodded and said: "Alright, I'll drag it first, but Mimi, you have to make a decision as soon as possible..."

"Hmm."

Wei Jin didn't know Yang Mi's mental journey. He was already on his way to North America at this time.

"Xiao Jin, how long can you stay this time?"

Da Meiyuan stroked her lower abdomen and turned to look at Wei Jin.

"About half a month, you know there are movies to be released in the National Day slot..."

"I see..."

Looking at Da Meiyuan's slightly pouting red lips, Wei Jin couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

Unlike Zeng Li who was sensible, the beauty in front of him would occasionally make a small temper, but in the final analysis, she was also thinking of him in her heart, so he held the beauty's exquisite pretty face, bit her red lips, and continued to say:

"Sister Yuanyuan, after I finish this period, I will come to accompany you and the child."

Gao Yuanyuan's eyebrows stretched, her mouth raised, leaning on Wei Jin's shoulder, and said softly: "Well, this is what you said, don't lie to me..."

"Hmm, don't lie to you, Sister Yuanyuan, sleep for a while."

"Hmm, then hold me to sleep, okay?"

Wei Jin couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this. Da Meiyuan, who was pregnant, was really sticky, so he adjusted his posture and let the beauty lie in his arms.

While stroking Gao Yuanyuan's fair and delicate skin, Wei Jin paid attention to the domestic film market.

He didn't know if he didn't look, but he was shocked when he looked.

Good guy, "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "The Dark Knight Rises" killed directly.

Released for 3 days, the former directly cut nearly 100 million box office, and the latter was not inferior, winning more than 78 million. The two movies directly accounted for more than 70% of the market share.

Inevitably, domestic films suffered heavy losses again.

The first to bear the brunt was "The White Storm". The original high-spirited momentum was directly interrupted, and the single-day box office was directly cut from the 10 million level to about 5 million.

Currently released for 20 days, the box office has reached 436 million.

There are still ten days left for the public screening of the movie. It is basically impossible for the box office to break 500 million.

Other domestic films, the situation is not very good.

"The Silent War" stumbled to 170 million, but the single-day box office has fallen below 300,000. It is estimated that it will be these few days to go off the screen.

Compared to the production cost of 100 million, even if various copyright and advertising revenues are counted, the producers' losses are at least more than 20 or 30 million. And "The Bullet Vanishes" produced by Emperor Group, released for 13 days, the total box office approached 160 million, and the single day has also fallen to five or six million.

After the reputation of "The Lion Roars 2" collapsed, the box office couldn't climb, and after 13 days, the box office was less than 60 million.

And that "Border Town Prodigal", although the reputation is very good, the box office really can't move, still less than 20 million.

These three movies, the loss has become a foregone conclusion, it just depends on how much they lose in the end.

The four-way division of the media ultimately failed to be realized. By August, the only movie that made a profit was "The White Storm". What a miserable word.

Retracting his gaze, Wei Jin looked at the beauty in his arms whose breathing had gradually calmed down, his mouth raised slightly, and then leaned on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest.

A few hours later, the plane landed steadily, and Hunter had arranged for staff to pick up the plane early.

All the way to Beverly Hills, Wei Jin saw Huang Mengying who had arrived from China two days ago, as well as the cook Li Jie, and three female bodyguards.

"Mengying, are you used to it these two days?"

"Hmm, quite good, Boss."

Huang Mengying nodded, and then walked up quickly to help Da Meiyuan, but the latter shook her head slightly.

"Mengying, it's only two months now, I can do it myself, I'm not used to being helped..."

Huang Mengying was a bit at a loss. After all, she was only in her early twenties and had no experience in this kind of thing.

At this time, Wei Jin spoke: "Mengying, listen to your Sister Yuanyuan, go into the house first..."

As he said, Wei Jin took Da Meiyuan's hand and slowed down his pace, walking towards the house.

Da Meiyuan was not here for the first time, and she was not unfamiliar with all the furnishings in the house, but she couldn't help but feel a bit of sigh in her heart. For the next half a year, she would have to stay in this small world.

Seemingly aware of Da Meiyuan's inner voice, Wei Jin took Da Meiyuan's hand and sat down on the sofa, then patted her hand.

"Sister Yuanyuan, pay attention for the first three months. After I come over next time, we can go around. When Sister Li was here, she knew quite a few friends in the town, or if you feel bored, why don't you let Sister Yu come to accompany you?"

Gao Yuanyuan's eyes lit up: "Can I?"

"Of course you can. Sister Yu has been in North America for many years and is relatively familiar with this place, but it still depends on her schedule..."

"Then I'll find a time to ask."

"Hmm, this matter is not urgent."

Wei Jin nodded. Although they were good girlfriends, they still had to ask for people's opinions on this kind of thing, and then he looked at Huang Mengying.

"Mengying, let Sister Li arrange the meal. I just ate something on the plane, I'm a bit hungry."

"Alright, Boss."

In China, Ye Ning and Zhang Wei from China Film Group set off, but they were photographed by reporters squatting on them as soon as they entered the airport.

"This is an international flight, right? Ye Ning of Wanda Pictures and people from China Film Group... Where are they going?"

"I don't know, but with the two companies together, maybe there is a new project?"

"Don't care so much, send it back first, someone will think of the title..."

"Hmm, that's the truth."

Soon, title-party news such as "China Film Group and Wanda suspected of rushing to Hollywood" and "new project" came out.

Many film companies in the industry were also paying attention to this matter and vaguely guessed something.

Shanghai, Chairman's office of Shanghai Film Group.

"The probability is that there is a new project, and it may not be small, otherwise with the character of Zuoshandiao, I am afraid he would not let Wanda participate..."

Ren Zhonglun was a bit helpless. Whether it was a project initiated domestically or abroad, China Film Group was almost the first choice for all producers.

But who has the cinema line and masters the power of imported films? Shanghai Film Group couldn't compete, so it could only be envious.

"However, co-produced films are not so easy to make money. There will be times when you Zuoshandiao cry, hum..."

Beijing, Bona headquarters.

"Old Yu, do you want to ask Chairman Han?" Jin Qiao asked while stroking her stomach.

"Hmm... wait a few days and then talk about it."

Yu Pangzi shook his head. Although Bona was not short of money now, he was not particularly at ease with the vision of his old leader Han Sanping.

Various guesses in the circle, Ye Ning didn't know. Sitting in first class at this time, he looked radiant.

Although Wanda had acquired the AMC cinema line and had made a name for itself in North America, high-quality projects, especially this kind of large-investment co-production project, were still hard to find.

With Wei Jin's past record and Warner's eagerness, "Edge of Tomorrow" was definitely a high-quality project. This time he wanted to get more shares.

After settling Da Meiyuan, Wei Jin came to Summit Entertainment to understand the company's current operation.

The feedback was very good. The payment for the four movies in the first half of the year had reached more than 70%, and the company's cash flow was extremely abundant.

"Taken 3" will be released next month, and the publicity work has also started.

The preparation work for "The Hunger Games 2" has been completed, and it will start filming in two weeks, with an expected shooting cycle of 3 months.

Because of the big sale of the first part, Summit Entertainment was full of expectations for the second part, and the budget was increased from less than 80 million US dollars for the previous work to 120 million US dollars now.

Wei Jin had no objection to this. This series was absolutely a cash cow.

"By the way, Hunter, have you taken down the copyright of the few novels I asked you to buy?"

Hunter nodded solemnly. "Boss, they have all been bought. Also, the script you sent over has been registered..."

Mentioning the new script, Hunter seemed a bit excited. "Boss, this script of yours is too great, completely reflecting the situation after the North American financial storm. I feel that not to mention Venice, the Oscars are also within reach..."

Listening to Hunter's long list of rainbow farts, Wei Jin smiled without saying a word.

This script was prepared for next year's Venice Golden Lion and the year after's Oscars. If he was lucky, maybe the Grand Slam and the Oscar for Best Picture could be achieved together.

By then, with unprecedented prestige, there would be no resistance to things in China.

"Do the preliminary preparations first, I will start it in three or four months at the latest."

"Alright, Boss."

(End of chapter)