"You're quite open-minded. Oh, there's another problem."
"What is it?"
"Logically speaking, we should get some celebrities to help promote the premiere. I've tried contacting many people before, but it was too rushed. But this was too hasty. Those with status had other plans for Christmas. Otherwise, even if it was an important family gathering, they would not be able to attend. Those who are willing to fly to Los Angeles at such an important time are not big enough. I thought it would be pointless to come, so I didn't ask them. So … "
Chen Guang suddenly understood. He remembered that Deng Xiaogang had told him about the premiere in Huaxia yesterday. It was a gathering of heroes. Other than the main cast members, there were at least twenty to thirty A-list and A-list celebrities. Celebrities, politicians, and business tycoons from all walks of life could fill up half the seats in the screening hall in Yanjing.
All the major media outlets were fighting for a ticket.
Looking back at his side, it was like the difference between Manhattan and Chenjiagou. The scene was collapsing!
"Forget it, of course it's not your fault. After all, we didn't have the intention to release it globally at the beginning. I've also disrupted Big Beard's overall plan. If Tianguang Group hadn't become the major shareholder of the movie, Big Beard wouldn't have been able to change my mind. He wouldn't have gone crazy with me like this. As for whether the premiere looks miserable or not, it doesn't matter. The Oscars are about the art of the movie. This is my core advantage. I'm confident in this. "
Tang Xiaokai nodded. "I know you're not short of money. You can earn a lot of money now. What you really care about is not the box office. But if the box office performance is too miserable, I'm afraid it will affect your next step in the Olympic Games. It's fine here in Los Angeles. With the budget you've taken out, your promotion will be everywhere tomorrow morning. But it'll be too late for other cities. "
"The most likely situation will be that, other than here in Los Angeles, your 'Women' can only have a three-day tour in many other cities. This is very disadvantageous. Although only a small group of people are voting, the overall box office and reputation of the movie are extremely important. This will sway other people's opinions. What if the film critics don't even have time to watch your movie and take it off the screen? "
Chen Guang shrugged. "There's nothing we can do about it. What's done is done. We'll just have to take it one step at a time. We can't hold back our urine. Let's go to the Hollywood Huaxia Theater. I want to see how awesome this place is. "
Tang Xiaokai stood up as well. "I don't even know where your determination comes from."
Chen Guang turned around and smiled meaningfully. "This is a matter of life and death. I can't be careless. I don't have a way out."
Tang Xiaokai didn't know what was going on. He followed behind and asked, "Is it that serious?"
Chen Guang nodded. "It's that serious."
The two of them strolled all the way to the entrance of the Huaxia Theater and looked inside from afar.
It was Friday afternoon, and it was still working hours, but the place was bustling with people.
Chen Guang put his hands behind his back and stood under the handprint wall. He looked across the long square and sighed. "It's quite extravagant."
Tang Xiaokai nodded. "But the more extravagant it looks, the more awkward your situation will be during the premiere next Monday."
"It doesn't matter. I don't care about the premiere at all. You don't even know how I can turn things around. I'll bet five dollars that you've never seen a heroine before. "
Tang Xiaokai's face turned red. Needless to say, Chen Guang had guessed correctly.
Actually, he had never seen Chen Guang acting cool before Donard. His confidence in Chen Guang was only because of what Chen Guang had done in the past and how decisive Chen Guang was this time. Thus, he subconsciously made a judgment in his heart.
Of course, he had been exceptionally arrogant and confident in front of Donard previously. That was also because he couldn't afford to lose even if he lost.
A young talent on Wall Street had to have such an imposing manner.
"I'm too busy. Sorry."
"F * ck, you really haven't seen it before!"
"Humph, humph!"
"Speaking of which, Cult Leader Huang can leave his name on the handprint wall, but he doesn't even let me. That's a little stingy."
Chen Guang pointed at a name that was a mixture of English and Chinese. It was Student Xiao Ming.
Tang Xiaokai shrugged. "He's an A-list male star in the country, alright? He's been popular for many years. "
As the two of them were chatting idly, a fat figure walked down from the stairs at the entrance of the Huaxia Theater.
Chen Guang followed Tang Xiaokai's gaze and looked over.
There was a tall and handsome brown-haired white man beside the fat, white-haired old man. The fat old man was chatting with him with a mocking smile on his face.
The brown-haired white man nodded repeatedly. There was a hint of disdain in his eyes and the corners of his mouth.
The two of them laughed as they walked. After taking two steps, they looked up and saw Tang Xiaokai and Chen Guang not far away.
Tang Xiaokai did not intend to let Chen Guang and Donald meet. In his opinion, the two of them were not the kind of people who could easily get along with others.
Especially when the two of them had yet to meet, but they had already crossed swords here.
Donald could not stand Chen Guang because of his own reasons. Although Chen Guang did not say anything, it was impossible for him to not feel anything after being thrown into Theater 14 and refused to leave his name on the handprint wall.
Once the two of them met, it would be like Mars colliding with Earth. Not only would it not improve the situation, but it would also make things worse.
However, as the saying went, "Whatever you fear will happen."
"This old man is the General Manager of the Huaxia Theater, Donald Joshtan, right?"
Chen Guang said in Mandarin without turning his head.
Tang Xiaokai nodded and said helplessly, "It's him."
One tall and one short, one old and one middle-aged, one fat and one thin, and the brown-haired, middle-aged handsome Caucasian man walked closer to each other.
Donald put away the smile on his face and put on a business-like look. "Mr. Tang, this … is Mr. Chen Guang, the male lead and investor of 'Women'?"
Before Tang Xiaokai could answer, Chen Guang said with his hands behind his back, "That's me, Mr. Donald."
Donald's face turned cold. Although he did not like Chen Guang, how could he not know that Chen Guang was a master of all languages? How could he not know the difference between an American surname and a first name? This guy had obviously called him by the wrong name on purpose!
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Kuang."
He gritted his teeth and 'returned the favor'.
Chen Guang pretended to be enlightened. "Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Joshtan."
Tang Xiaokai turned his face away quietly. He had wanted to try and smooth things over, but fortunately, he did not overestimate himself.
How was he supposed to smooth things over?
He felt that they should just fight in the ancient Roman Colosseum.
Sigh, I hope they don't really fight. Otherwise, Donald might die.
Although Donald did not like Chen Guang, he knew that there was no need to offend him too much. He would wait for Chen Guang to change his words, and he would change his words as well.
"Mr. Chen, forgive me for being presumptuous, but I heard that you want to participate in this year's Oscars. Is that true? Or is it just a beautiful coincidence that you're trying so hard to get your movie released on Christmas Day? "
Chen Guang nodded and smiled. "Mr. Joshtan, I know that in your heart, the Chinese are usually humble and polite. Even if I really had such a plan, I should be very humble and tell you that I don't have such unrealistic thoughts. But I'm sorry, I'm a very honest person, and I say whatever I want to say. You're right, I'm indeed here for the Oscars. "
Chen Guang had thought it through. Regardless of whether he admitted it or not, the people in the Western film industry were not fools.
How could they not understand his intentions when they were so obvious?
He would not be able to get more points if he continued to hide it, so he might as well admit it directly and tell everyone in the American Film Institute that he, Chen Guang, was here for the Oscars!
Donald Joshtan did not seem surprised by his answer. His old face trembled slightly. "It's exactly as I thought. You're as arrogant as the rumors and what you've shown on the Internet."
Chen Guang cupped his hands. "Sorry for the disrespect. In China, this is called having a card up your sleeve and not fighting a battle unprepared."
"I was a little ashamed when I moved you guys from Hall 7 to Hall 14, but I'm completely at ease now. I even regret agreeing to your request to screen your movie in the Huaxia Theater."
Chen Guang was not angry. "No, this will be your honor in the future, Mr. Joshtan. You might even witness the birth of a new era in the film industry. I would also like to thank you, Mr. Joshtan. I'm honored to be able to hold the world premiere in your theater, even if it's only Hall 14. "
Donald Joshtan knew that he had always been criticized by the people in the industry for his bad temper and being difficult to deal with.
However, he suddenly felt that Chen Guang was even more despicable than people like him.
He was obviously certain that he had signed the contract and he was not willing to pay the price of going back on his word!
That's right, he's here to humiliate me and the North American film industry!
I really feel sorry for myself. I shouldn't have given face to the Tang Jie Foundation a few days ago!
"Mr. Tang, can you communicate with your friend? He's too difficult to communicate with! "
Donald turned his attention to Tang Xiaokai. He really did not want to chat with Chen Guang anymore.
Tang Xiaokai was secretly laughing so hard that his stomach hurt. Chen Guang was ruthless. He knew that the other party was regretting it, yet he still thanked him. This was worse than scolding him directly.
This guy scolded and exposed people's shortcomings without using any vulgarities. Why didn't he realize that he was so black-bellied in the past?
Tang Xiaokai held back his laughter and coughed. "Mr. Joshtan, my friend Chen Guang is very polite. Is there anything wrong with what he said?"
Joshtan could not take it anymore and decided to leave. He turned to the brown-haired middle-aged man beside him and said, "William, I have something to attend to. I'll leave first. Talk to you another day."
He did not even want to say goodbye. He had already lost his last bit of courtesy.
After taking two steps, he held back his temper and turned back. "Mr. Chen, I wish you a great premiere!"
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