novellhall Chapter 150: Final Salary May Exceed 1000 Million! [3000]
Chapter 150: Final Salary May Exceed 1000 Million! [3000]
Chapter 150: Final Salary May Exceed 1000 Million! [3000]
The second stop was "The Ellen Show".
The atmosphere is completely different from "The Tonight Show".
Allen's hosting style is better at uncovering the interesting side of his guests in private.
With Chen Xun's help, Jennifer gradually became familiar with this mode.
Instead of blindly following the template answers her agent gave her, she fully utilized her straightforward and humorous personality.
This actually brought us closer to the audience.
More and more viewers are falling in love with this straightforward female lead and think she is indeed very suitable for the role of Katniss!
During the game segment, Allen arranged a "Hunger Games trivia quiz".
The questions were tricky and unusual.
Chen Xun and Jennifer were separated to answer the questions.
Jennifer knows every detail in the book by heart.
Chen Xun then fully utilized his wit, and his answer was both unexpected and reasonable.
The two complement each other perfectly, creating a constant stream of laughs.
The final punishment involved attacking each other with cream pies.
Jennifer slapped Chen Xun's face full of cream, and the camera captured the moment when Chen Xun shook his head helplessly, creating a hilarious and romantic moment for the couple.
After the show aired, #KatnissIsStrong and #CreamyPita became trending topics for a short time, diluting the previous purely negative emotions.
Many viewers commented, "They're so funny together!"
"Jennifer is so cute, and Chen Xun has such a good temper!"
The two began working non-stop for the next week.
He appeared on every talk show, big or small.
The schedule is packed full.
The routine consists of the dressing room, the nanny van, and the studio.
It wasn't much easier than filming.
Several high-quality programs were presented, and the effect was immediate.
The edited clips from the program began to circulate on various social media platforms.
The number of views for related clips on YouTube has skyrocketed.
A GIF created by TumbIr fans, showing the two staring at each other, Jennifer laughing, and Chen Xun looking helpless, has gone viral.
On Twitter, in addition to negative topics, hashtags like #JenniferandChenXunCP# and #LookingForwardToTheHungerGames# started appearing in large numbers.
These are positive labels.
The efforts of Chen Xun's core supporters were indispensable in this process!
His fans in China also took action.
There are also fans among Chinese and Asian audiences worldwide, accumulated through "Green Lantern".
Seeing Chen Xun's composed and confident performance on a mainstream talk show, as well as his interesting interactions with Jennifer, completely ignited the enthusiasm of supporters.
They flooded the comments section of related topics and videos.
Leave a message in both languages to show your support, explain Chen Xun's previous works and achievements, and address the complaints of extreme fans.
Lionsgate's public relations department has noticed a steady decrease in negative online news related to the Hunger Games, particularly those featuring the hashtags #TheHungerGames and #
There are more and more topics with Chen Xun's #tag!
Although extreme opposition still exists, it has been replaced by more neutral and positive voices.
The number of followers on the movie's official Twitter account surged after the show aired.
"Chen Xun is a real gem!"
The senior vice president at Lionsgate in charge of the project couldn't help but exclaim, "Not only is he reliable himself, but he also brings Jennifer along! Their clips on the show are more effective than any marketing campaign we've spent millions of dollars on!"
The top management quickly reached a consensus: they must further bind Chen Xun to their cause and motivate him to exert greater box office appeal.
During a break in filming, Rob rushed to Chen Xun's house with a revised supplementary agreement.
"Bro! The big one is here!"
Rob slammed the documents on the coffee table, his eyes gleaming: "Lionsgate has sent a new supplementary contract!"
Chen Xun picked it up and looked through it.
Although Jennifer was curious, she went back to her room on her own.
This is Chen Xun's private matter; she has a strong sense of boundaries.
The core of the agreement is the strengthening of the box office revenue sharing clause.
The original contract included a basic share of global box office revenue for Chen Xun, but the percentage was not high.
The new terms add a tiered performance-based incentive structure:
Basic goals: Global box office revenue of $3 million and a net profit dividend payout ratio of 5%.
Incentive Target 1: Global box office revenue exceeds $500 million, and the net profit dividend payout ratio increases to 8%.
Incentive Target Two: If the global box office surpasses the $10 billion mark, Chen Xun's net profit dividend ratio will increase to 10%.
Rob held up two fingers, his voice low but unable to hide his excitement: "A rough estimate suggests this bonus will exceed 1000 million US dollars!"
Chen Xun looked at the terms and conditions, quickly calculating in his mind.
In his past life memories, the first Hunger Games movie grossed nearly $7 million worldwide!
If we calculate it that way, he should be able to achieve his first motivational goal.
Now we need to strive for incentive goal number two: box office revenue exceeding $10 billion!
With the extra attention he brings and the unexpectedly high level of popularity he and Jennifer have created as a couple, achieving even higher box office numbers is not impossible.
Why is Lionsgate suddenly being so generous?
Chen asked Robert.
"They're very shrewd!"
Rob began to explain, clearly having thoroughly investigated the contract and its background beforehand: "After these few shows, they've seen your real earning potential. To retain you and motivate you to work harder in all subsequent promotions, this is definitely a good deal for them!"
"Moreover, this is a gamble. If the box office target is not met, they don't have to pay a single extra penny. If it is met, it means the movie is a huge success, and giving you a share is just a drop in the ocean. It can also lay the foundation for future cooperation."
"At the same time, this is also for Jennifer and the outside world to see, to show their confidence in the project and the two lead actors."
Rob's connections were not to be underestimated; he already knew everything clearly. He glanced at Jennifer's closed door and whispered to Chen Xun, "Jennifer also has a supplementary contract, but the terms aren't as good as yours!"
Chen Xun nodded and signed the supplementary agreement smoothly.
There is virtually no risk for him!
Jennifer received a call from her agent at that moment, walked out of the room, gestured to Chen Xun, and rushed out.
After signing the supplementary contract, Chen Xun and Jennifer worked even harder on the promotion.
Now, apart from eating and sleeping, they have almost no other time.
I'm sick of saying the same things on the show!
Finally, the two got a chance to catch their breath.
The first official trailer for The Hunger Games is coming soon!
Chen Xun, Jennifer, and Liam, who was brought in by his agent, gathered at Lionsgate's studio in Los Angeles.
The three of them gathered in front of the huge television, with pizza boxes and Coke bottles piled on the table.
This was also the first time they had seen the edited trailer.
"My agent told me not to read the comments, saying that reading them would affect my mood."
Jennifer sat cross-legged on the carpet, grabbed a handful of potato chips, and said, "How could I not watch?"
Liam, on the other hand, seemed more relaxed.
His role as Gale has relatively few scenes, and he probably has even fewer in the trailer!
Chen Xun didn't say anything, but simply turned up the volume with the remote control.
The trailer has officially begun on the screen!
Compared to the trailer of the previous version, the new trailer features more scenes of Chen Xun's character, Peeta, and doesn't primarily feature the female lead, Katniss, as the original trailer did.
The trailer added more scenes of the two interacting.
Rob explained this to Chen Xun, because the movie contained a lot of violence, and he was worried that it would cause public outcry.
I must say the trailer was very well done!
Even though they had already seen the rough cut of the finished film, the three of them were still drawn to the trailer and couldn't help but watch the whole thing.
The screen went black, revealing a huge title and release date.
The music suddenly stopped.
The trailer has ended.
The entire trailer is one minute and twenty-six seconds long!
The small studio room was silent for a few seconds.
Wow!
Liam spoke first: "That was a great cut!"
His tone was somewhat complicated.
It was clear that he had fewer shots than he had expected.
Jennifer stared at the black screen and blinked. "Do I look that old?"
Her tone was uncertain, but with a hint of surprise.
Women always care about their own image first!
The rough cut of a movie doesn't really show the final presentation.
In the trailer, enhanced by makeup, lighting, and a tense plot, Katniss's wildness certainly outweighed any criticism of her age and appearance.
Chen Xun didn't comment on the performance; he was reflecting on the pacing and amount of information in the trailer.
Lionsgate's editing team was clever, avoiding static shots that might cause controversy over their image, and instead using fast-paced action, high-tension close-ups, and emotionally charged moments to grab attention.
Peeta's deeply affectionate character arc was highlighted so much that it almost became one of the core emotional elements.
"Well enough!"
Chen Xun's final assessment: "It has everything it should, and it's left plenty of suspense!"
They weren't the only three people who watched the trailer immediately.
The trailer was broadcast simultaneously on major media outlets and television stations.
The well-produced trailer quickly swept across the entire internet.
Almost simultaneously with the release of the trailer.
Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, major movie and entertainment websites, and Hunger Games fan forums were instantly flooded with a massive amount of discussion.
The massive traffic caused the server to freeze instantly.
The phones of the technical staff responsible for maintaining the backends of various websites never stopped ringing!
The popularity of The Hunger Games reached its peak at this moment!
The number of likes and shares on the trailer released by the official movie account skyrocketed.
Comments were refreshing at a rate of dozens per second: "HolyShit! This trailer is amazing! It's even more exciting than I imagined!"
"Jennifer Lawrence is Katniss Benedict! That look in her eyes, that bow-drawing posture—it gave me goosebumps!"
"Chen Xun's acting was superb—oh my god, I'm dead! I never knew Peeta's deep affection could be portrayed like this! This scene in the book wasn't even this moving!"
"The action scenes look so realistic, I can't wait!"
"Gale is so handsome! Even though he only had a few shots, that glance back was absolutely stunning!"
Passersby who saw the trailer, fans of Chen Xun, Jennifer, and Liam, as well as some book readers, were completely captivated.
The previous controversy over the casting was quickly forgotten.
At that moment, they felt that Chen Xun and the others were a perfect fit for the characters in the book!
However, some book fans still feel the adaptation is too outrageous! "It's over, a typical Hollywood popcorn edit, all action and melodramatic romance!"
"What about Katniss's inner struggles, her complex hatred for the games and the Capitol? Is all that's left with archery and parkour?"
"What the heck was that Peeta line? It's so weird!"
"This is completely wrong! This trailer looks like a teen adventure romance, not a brutal allegory of consumerism and totalitarian society!"