Chapter 2040 2042 [Zhou Dongyu]

  Xiang Nan interviewed more than a dozen girls. Although they were all beautiful, none of them passed the test in acting.

   Don't say that they express too complicated emotions, even the most basic emotions, they can't express well. To laugh is to be silly, to cry is to howl, to be angry is to stare, to be sad is to flatten one's mouth... Xiang Nan shook his head greatly.

  So he didn't choose any of them, and decided that if it was really difficult to choose, he would go to Dongying, South Korea, Xiangjiang, and Taiwan to choose artists. The requirements for actors there have always been relatively high. If the acting skills are not good, no matter how beautiful they are, they will not have a good development.

  It's like Sasaki Nozomi, Japan's most recognized beauty, but because of her poor acting skills, she is often scolded as a wooden beauty, so she has no place among first-line actresses.

   At the critical moment, Cong Shan recommended to Xiang Nan Zhou Dongyu, who had previously worked together in "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree". She thought that little girl was very spiritual, and recommended Xiang Nan to use her.

  After thinking about it, Xiang Nan decided to adopt Cong Shan's suggestion.

   Zhou Dongyu does have potential. She is the only female artist who has won the Golden Rooster, Hundred Flowers, Golden Statue, and Golden Horse among the mainland post-90s actors. Besides, since it was recommended by Cong Shan, no matter what he did, he had to give some face.

  So, this big cake fell into Zhou Dongyu's mouth.

  …

   Zhou Dongyu was naturally happy after receiving the news.

   After all, it is cooperation with Xiang Nan, if he performs well, he will become a world superstar in the future.

  So she happily accepted the invitation and began to prepare for the movie.

   After the news was exposed by the media, the show business circles in the mainland and even East Asia all cast envious and jealous eyes on this little girl.

  How lucky she is, she is really lucky to be able to cooperate with people like Zhang Yimou and Xiang Nan.

  Many female artists who participated in the audition sighed with regret. They had a chance to win this big cake, but they failed in the end. It is really tragic.

  …

  In January, Universal Pictures launched the movie "Kung Fu Dream" starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, a remake of "Children Veyron" starring Xiang Nan in the 1980s.

   It tells about the hero played by Jaden Smith who came to China with his mother. He felt isolated and helpless in a strange environment and classmates. At this time, he met Han, the maintenance master in the apartment, and began to learn Kung Fu from him and how to get along with others.

  Although it is an old story, because the location is changed in China and a lot of kung fu elements are added, the movie is still very watchable.

  The final North American box office was 170 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office was 350 million U.S. dollars. Compared with the production cost of 25 million US dollars, such a result is definitely considered ideal.

   Therefore, "Kung Fu Dream 2" was immediately put on the agenda.

  …

   In February, Universal Pictures launched "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse", which continues to tell the love story of Bella and Edward.

   Now the series has become the most popular movie for girls, and they are deeply moved by the sadomasochism between Bella, Edward and Jacob. Laughed at their laughs, cried at their cries, and fell in love with them.

   Therefore, as soon as the movie was released, the box office achieved very good results. The box office on the first day was 68 million U.S. dollars, and the box office exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars in three days.

  In the end, the global box office was close to 700 million US dollars. And its cost is only 68 million US dollars, which is really a bargain. Such a clever business plan has made other Hollywood film companies jealous.

  …

  In March, Xiang Nan and Cong Shan returned to Hollywood to prepare for the shooting of "Taken".

  In the movie, the two still play the role of a couple.

  In the process of film preparation, the Academy Awards ceremony was held.

  Xiang Nan and Cong Shan walked the red carpet together.

  The rare appearance of the two together naturally attracted many media to shoot at them.

   "Mr. Charles, is this really your wife?" the master of ceremonies asked with a smile.

  Xiang Nan smiled and nodded.

   "Why didn't I hear you say it before?" the master of ceremonies asked curiously.

   "None of you asked me." Xiang Nan laughed.

   "Then how long have you been married?" the master of ceremonies asked curiously again.

  Xiang Nan smiled, "Okay, today is the Oscars, not "The Oprah Winfrey Show", and I am not going to disclose my privacy on this occasion, so stop chattering."

   Seeing this, the master of ceremonies had no choice but to shut up.

  He originally wanted to ask more exciting questions to boost the ratings, but Xiang Nan didn't give face at all.

  However, getting Xiang Nanzhong to admit that Cong Shan is his wife is already a breakthrough. After all, before this, their relationship was only revealed online, but he never admitted it.

  …

   Subsequently, the awards ceremony was held.

  Universal Pictures' "The Weakness" and "The Transient Universe" are all favorites to win awards.

   But in the end, "Weakness" was only shortlisted for the Best Picture Award and Best Actress Award, but in the end the two awards were won by Natalie Portman in "The King's Speech" and "Black Swan".

   And "The Transient Universe" was shortlisted for the best film and best director awards, but in the end it failed, which is really regrettable.

   "Don't be sad, look for opportunities later." Xiang Nan comforted Cong Shan.

   "It's okay, it's good to be shortlisted." Cong Shan waved his hand. She didn't dare to expect that "The Universe of Instantaneous" would win the grand prize, and it was already not easy to be shortlisted.

   "It's good that you can think that way." Xiang Nan nodded and said.

   Later, at the next party, he took Cong Shan to meet Hollywood stars, directors, and producers one by one.

  Because Xiang Nan is the president of Universal Pictures, as well as a top superstar, screenwriter and producer, he is naturally respected on this occasion.

   And Cong Shan is his wife, so she is naturally very popular.

   "Mrs. Charles, it's a great honor to meet you~"

   "Hi, madam, you are so beautiful~"

   "Mrs. Charles, I have a new play that is suitable for you. I wonder if you are interested?"

  They said to Cong Shan one after another, their enthusiasm was in a mess.

   "These people are quite friendly, why do you often hear news that they are domineering and difficult to get along with?" Cong Shan was a little confused by their enthusiasm.

   "Of course, once a person has strength, he will be surrounded by good people." Xiang Nan laughed.

   To other small artists, these directors, producers, and stars are all high and unattainable figures. Not to mention letting them get close, even if you want to get close to them, you are not qualified.

  Huang Bo once said that after he became famous, everyone in the crew became good people. He was greeted with smiles all day long, "Mr. Huang, are you thirsty, Mr. Huang, are you hungry, Mr. Huang, sit like this..."

   But before that, he wasted a long time, experiencing the warmth and warmth of human relationships, and the misery of the world.

  (end of this chapter)