I want to make headlines

Chapter 150
On August 8, "The Story of Hachiko" was first released in Neon Country.

As Gan Jing heard from the car radio before, the film critics are not optimistic about this film, feeling that the director has not made much breakthrough, and the perspective is only average.

However, in the neon country, where this story really existed, it has received a lot of good reviews.

"Come water, I will wait for you in the water. Come fire, I will wait for you in the ashes. Tears."

"Hachiko is so cute, even though I have known this story for a long time, I still cried watching it!"

"The blank eyes of the Akita dog made me sad for a while. I want to keep an Akita dog all the time, just sauce."

"I recommend everyone to watch the newly released "The Story of Hachiko", it's really good fried chicken, bring your own tissues before entering the venue!"

As soon as it was released, audiences in the Neon Kingdom responded enthusiastically. Word of mouth spread naturally without much publicity.

As a director of this niche type, Lesser has to say that he is very accomplished in perspective cutting and sensational tear-jerking.

A total of 349 theaters in the Neon Country showed this film, and in two weeks, it earned 8.8 million yen in box office revenue, which is almost 800 million dollars in US dollars.According to this release trend, the box office of Neon Country alone can guarantee that Gan Jing's investment this time will not lose money.

9月1号，台湾上映；9月2号，香港上映；9月10号，新加坡上映；10月10号，西班牙上映……

The box office that Hong Kong and Taiwan can provide is not too much, but the attention paid to the male lead is unmatched by other places. For example, although the Neon Chinese people have noticed the existence of Gan Jing, they pay more attention to it. On the Akita dog, especially after knowing that Gan Jing is from China.

Taiwan and Hong Kong are different. They were astonished at the sudden emergence of a Chinese American who could play the leading role in a Hollywood film, and this film was not that crudely produced.

Listen to the audience's comments - "I'm very touched. Hachiko's first wait after the death of the professor made me cry. No, I want to bring my friends to watch it again."

"The leading actor is actually our compatriots, please support. The film is also very touching."

"I saw this actor in "Mei Lanfang". He played well. I didn't expect that he would develop in the United States."

"Is this the person who squeezed out Liming? Bad review!!!"

The audience’s evaluations are not consistent, some focus on content, some focus on identity, and some focus on experience. Despite this, Gan Jing’s reputation has risen compared to before.

At the very least, he himself could feel the increase in focus.

……

"Forrest Gump! There's no problem with this movie!" Lacey hadn't returned to China yet, and only contacted Gan Jing by phone.

"Then when will it be divided?" Gan Jing asked, "Is there anything about the awards? I think the feedback in North America is not as good as that in East Asia."

Lesser was very calm: "The problem of taste may be different in North America, but the DVD has just been sold, and it is said to be good. At least, this film will not lose money."

"Can the requirements be higher?!" Gan Jing was a little annoyed, "Warner's publicity effect is only average in my opinion."

This film was handed over to Warner for distribution, because according to previous contacts, other small companies don’t even plan to release it in North America, they only plan to make DVDs, and they mainly release the film in Europe and East Asia—this is Gan Jing unacceptable.

Because Warner signed a contract with Gan Jing, after getting to know Gan Jing, Gan Jing handed over the distribution rights to this side.

However, it seems that the publicity is average.

The other end of the phone was silent for a while, and Lacey said a reason that Gan Jing hadn't thought about before: "The movie "2012" you starred in may be released soon, and this movie has something in common with your identity as the hero who rescued the plane. If there is a machine hero to promote "The Story of Hachiko", the promotion will be weak after that."

"Warner will not do things that threaten its own interests. It is already very good that our film can be released in North America. In terms of box office, the Neon Kingdom has a bottom line, and every extra dollar is good."

Lacey's explanation made Gan Jing suddenly realize that he thought Huayi Club's own identity was a selling point, but in actual operation, the company seemed to be deliberately downplaying this point.

Good steel is used wisely, and Warner obviously believes that the promotional copywriting will be more appropriate for the commercial blockbuster "2012".

"I didn't expect this, and you didn't tell me." Gan Jing complained a little.

"Pursuing greater benefits is what should be done." Lesser said lightly, "You can't stop a giant from doing it."

Gan Jing was slightly depressed, but the director saw it thoroughly.

"Well then, when will you go back, I have to go back to Huaxia after a while, and maybe I have to make up some scenes and shoot scenes in XC."

"See you in three days."

Hang up the phone, Gan Jingfa will be stunned.

He has participated in several movies so far, "The Story of Hachiko", "Mei Lanfang" and "2012" are the protagonists, and "The Hangover" and "The Wind" are guest appearances.

As far as he is concerned, "Mei Lanfang" has the highest evaluation, and "The Story of Hachiko", which is also an art film, is not deeply touched because a considerable part of the perspective is on the Akita dog.

And "2012" is a special effects commercial film. In this film, he showed his driving skills and deliberately made some tidbits for publicity, but his acting skills have not improved much, even not as good as what he learned when he was a guest star in "The Hangover". Labeled acting.

At this moment, Gan Jing suddenly felt a little hungry—acting is very interesting, and it can help him satisfy the headlines, but it seems that this alone is not enough.

Not enough what?

Gan Jing's thoughts were interrupted by a phone ringing, and it was from agent Andy.

"Forrest Gump, you need to change your image when you come back to China, at least you need to straighten out your relationship with the media." Andy's calm voice was a bit like the sweet spring water flowing down from the rocks, cold and quiet.

"Please, those are malicious attempts to blackmail me. I guess they are either throwing money at them, or trying to find connections." Gan Jing said helplessly.

Andy replied: "No, before you return to China, we will provide you with a shocking opportunity. At the same time, the status of a new Hollywood actor should also have a bonus."

It is rare and new for a Chinese person to haunt Hollywood.

Gan Jing understood this kind of thinking very well, and was more interested in the opportunity Andy said: "What is it?"

"Time Magazine." There was a slight fluctuation in Andy's words.

……

Office of the California Entertainment News.

"Hello, hello, California Entertainment News editorial team."

"Hi, I'm a police officer named Jimmy and I'm about to explode."

"Hi Jimmy, is your contact information a phone call? What is the news?"

"It's the Forrest Gump who flew the plane and made an emergency landing. You know, his voice can be imitated into a female voice, which is very special."

"Well...let me remember, do you have any evidence?"

"I have an audio recording from my phone."

"Okay, please email us."

Beep, beep, hang up the phone, the editor of the entertainment newspaper frowned, he didn't think there was anything attractive about it, it was just talking in a high-pitched voice.

However, since it is the Forrest Gump who has been popular for a while, let's take a look.

(End of this chapter)