Chapter 620 Planning

"Taken 2" was released for eight days, with a cumulative box office of 60 million yuan, setting a new high for action movies (excluding works by Jackie Chan and Li Lianhe)...

In addition, the global box office has reached 83 million U.S. dollars—a bit more than Shen Xudong expected. The box office in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom was very good. The three places took in 18 million U.S. dollars, and the North American box office was 42 million U.S. dollars...

Maybe it’s the Albanian gangsters in the plot, let them feel familiar!

After all, the reputation of Albanian gangsters resounds throughout the continent of Europe - the poorest country in Europe, the country of bunkers and the hometown of gangsters!

Organized crime: including but not limited to drug trafficking, human trafficking, forced prostitution, etc...

The British "Sun" reported a piece of news that refreshed the world's understanding of Albania - and made public the Albanian gang's human trafficking network throughout Europe...

The key is, it still tells the truth!

It is certain that "Taken 2" has exceeded 100 million worldwide.

Wu Jing and Da Tiantian immediately became popular!

I heard that a bunch of film crews offered Wu Jing a very high price. As long as he nodded, he would shoot directly, including many invitations from Hollywood...

Of course, Hollywood...all small companies invite them.

After all, he only became popular in a small area and in a specific field.

Shen Xudong asked Joseph Drake to help with the selection, and then two Lionsgate action movies "Death" and "Hummingbird" were selected...

In addition to horror films, Lionsgate also makes heavy-duty action films. Several of Jason Statham's R-rated action films "The Fury" were produced by Lionsgate...

Many times, Lionsgate produces these action movies just to sell discs or expand overseas channels - they are only released overseas and released directly to discs in North America.

The price they offered Wu Jing was US$5 million...

Very reasonable!

Shen Xudong hasn't discussed this with Wu Jing yet...

He estimated that Wu Jing would be happy to go to the United States for a while. After all, action stars must want to create their own era!

As for Da Tiantian…

It looks familiar all over the world...

Shen Xudong has thought about helping her make a "Super Body"... Let's forget it. Let's ask Scarlett John to make a profit while "Iron Man 2" hasn't been released yet and her salary is not high...

Oh, it must be released after "Iron Man 2"!

Back to this, they came here simply to thank Shen Xudong...

Seeing the two of them, Shen Xudong said deliberately: "It's really depressing. If it weren't for "Hurricane Rescue 2", our "Famous" would have been worth 200 million!"

Director Chen was very happy: "Didn't your company arrange it yourself?"

"At the beginning, we thought that "Taken 2" would only be worth 40 million at most... It should not pose a threat to "Famous"... Who knew it would explode like this!"

Wu Jing chuckled and said nothing. Shen Xudong looked at him and then said: "Lions Gate gave me two scripts. I think they are okay. Do you want to try them?"

"Lions Gate?"

"Well, I helped you invite David Leitch to be the director and action designer. This is a very powerful person. He participated in the design of the last two films of "300" and "The Bourne Supremacy". In addition, He is the leader of action stunts in Hollywood, and he is followed by a bunch of people, all good ones... Do you understand what I mean?"

David Leitch and Chad Starsky formed an action special effects studio. Sam Hargrave and Daniel Stevens were both students, and they were introduced to the set of "The Wolverine" as stand-ins. actor…

Later, Sam Hargrave and Daniel Stevens got involved with the Russo brothers and became action directors for the "Avengers" series, and directed "The Rescue" by the way. As for David Leitch and Chad Star Erski is even better, with "Deadpool 2", "John Wick" series, "Cold City" series, and, yes, "Fast and Furious: Special Ops"...

This gang really reinvented the action movie in Hollywood!

In comparison, Keanu Reeves’ good friend Chen Hu is really stuck in the mud...

Hearing this, Wu Jing picked up his wine glass: "Thank you!"

Lei Zhenjian interjected: "I received news that the global box office of "Taken 2" exceeded US$80 million?"

"Well, within ten days of its release, it has exceeded 80 million... No surprise, it should be over 120 million!"

"I never thought there wouldn't be any action movies by Jackie Chan or Li Lianlian..." Lei Zhenjian was about to sigh, but suddenly realized something was wrong and quickly changed his words: "I mean the cost was 15 million US dollars..."

The cost of "Rescue 2" was 60 million yuan, mainly because it cost a bit too much to shoot on location. The movie actually went to Paris for filming...

Of course, the public announcement cost is close to $15 million.

"This also proves that one of my opinions is right. There are no declining themes, only people who can't film!"

…

With the two "Taken" films, Da Tiantian has made a name for herself internationally, so...

Can you follow Zhang Ziyi's path and enter Hollywood?

At this stage, most young actresses with some resources want to follow Zhang Ziyi's path - the latter's business resources are too strong and she has a lot of luxury goods endorsements.

Even Gong Li can't beat her in this regard.

No way, who made her young enough!

"Don't follow Zhang Ziyi's path. International movie stars are not popular among ordinary audiences! After you go back to school, stop filming for a year and accumulate some experience. Academy education is still very useful. When the time comes, I will help you choose one. Good script…”

Shen Xudong warned Da Tiantian.

Da Tiantian obeyed Shen Xudong's advice and nodded: "Well...can I find you?"

"...I may not have time. Next week, I am going to the United States..."

"I can go too!"

"I'm going to work, what are you going to do?"

It's a real job, not just preaching or giving advice. "Happy Death Day", "Purge 2", and "The Raid" have been released one after another. In addition, "I Saw the Devil" will be officially launched, and Shen Xudong will definitely make an appearance.

"…oh."

Da Tiantian is a little disappointed...

Shen Xudong couldn't bear it and whispered: "...I'm free tonight..."

"real?"

"Well...you can leave first and wait for me at XX hotel..."

…

At about ten o'clock in the evening, the celebration banquet ended, and Lei Zhenjian left with satisfaction.

Sina Entertainment will exclusively report on the celebration.

The box office of Shen Xudong's first self-written and directed film exceeded 200 million. This in itself attracted the greatest attention. Also, his rejection of the invitation to "The King of Kung Fu" and... most importantly, Shen Xudong helped Wu Jing get a Hollywood film contract!

The energy is evident.

As for Ge You and "Peach Blossom Luck", there will be another special report!

By the way, there’s also Shen Xudong’s topic about filmmakers’ beliefs…

They are all worth recording!

As for the relationship between Jing Tian and him that netizens are more concerned about, Lei Zhenjian probably knows: There is someone behind Jing Tian, ​​and it is Shen Xudong who took the money and is responsible for promoting the popularity...

It's normal to use money to do things...

Whether Shen Xudong has a girlfriend, he probably does, but... he doesn't know who it is!

Oh, there are many reports on the Internet about the speculation about Shen Xudong's girlfriend, especially after the photos of Jin Sha holding hands with Han Han were released.