Chapter 34: The Myth of Xiangjiang

After leaving Golden Harvest, Zuo Mu also had to go to Emperor Entertainment, and Huo Wenxi said that he had prepared a small gift for him.

When Zuo Mu was still in America, the box office results of "Senior Brother Xinzha" came out.

Released in early July, until mid-August, "Senior Brother Xinzha" won a total of more than 32 million local box office.

This achievement is a bit different from the two films he wrote and directed, but this achievement is already unbeatable in today's Xiangjiang, which is enough to rank in the top ten at the annual box office.

The emperor is also very satisfied, except for the 12 million given to Zuo Mu, they are still a little profitable.

Generally, custom movies rarely don't lose money.

Like last year's "A Thousand Machine Changes", it was a customized movie made by the emperor in order to win the twins, with an investment of 50 million, and the final box office was 24 million, and this movie lost more than 40 million.

But I have to admit that Emperor Entertainment is really willing to praise its own artists, "A Thousand Changes" has lost like that, and dares to pay a sky-high price to find himself to shoot "Senior Brother Xinzha".

On the other hand, it also shows that pop singers are really profitable.

"Miss Huo, I'm downstairs in your company." Zuo Mu dialed Huo Wenxi's phone.

"I'll come down right away."

Leaning against the railing on the side of the road, she waited for a while, and the beautiful lady walked out of the gate with a pair of black high heels.

The sun shone on Beauty's shoulders, and a light smile hung on her face.

I don't know if it's his own illusion, Zuo Mu feels that today's Huo Wenxi seems to be more attractive than before.

"Director Zuo, looking forward to the stars and the moon can bring you back." Huo Wenxi came over very happily.

"Where's the little gift you said?" Zuo Mu looked at her empty-handed and smiled.

"Here's it." Huo Wenxi took out a car key and shook it in his hand.

"Forget the car, can it be discounted?" Zuo Mu had a toothache when he saw the car key, and he always talked about practicing the car before, and he hadn't touched the steering wheel until now.

"Is Director Zuo short of money?" Huo Wenxi laughed and said, she naturally knew about "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", but what she didn't know was:

The filming of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" has already drained all of Zuo Mu's cash, and now he has less than one million left in his account.

Not only that, but he also owes Zuo Mi 150 million.

"Lacking, lacking." Zuo Mu nodded heavily.

Huo Wenxi's eyes lit up when he heard this, and asked, "Then, I don't know if Director Zuo is interested in making another set of movies for our emperor?" ”

Zuo Mu was a little moved when he heard her proposal, after all, the emperor gave too much.

But in the end, he refused, because "Saw Horror" has been scheduled to be released on September 7.

Of the $1 million invested by Golden Harvest at the beginning, 500,000 yuan was produced by his future film and television.

According to the box office in his previous life, his future film industry can get nearly $20 million in shares.

At the thought of this, he decided to rest for a few days.

After returning from the Emperor, Zuo Mu basically went to Golden Harvest to fish in the morning, went to TVB to accompany his girlfriend in the afternoon, and did sports in the evening.

The laid-back days continue until September 8th.

The day of the release of "Saw Horror".

Zuo Mu and the old man stayed in the office all day, listening to the news from the Liongate.

In fact, the old man didn't care too much about this low-budget thriller movie.

Although Zuo Mu has repeatedly affirmed that "Saw Horror" will be a big hit, and the old man has also seen the sample film, he also thinks that the box office will explode, but it will not exceed 20 million US dollars.

Then, the old man froze.

On September 8, "Saw Horror" America had a first-day box office count of $4.3 million.

September 9, $3.2 million.

September 10, $3 million.

Until September 15, "Saw Horror" grossed $20.76 million in its first week in America.

Zou Wenhuai felt that he was really old.

Looking at Zuo Mu, who was dancing excitedly in front of him, the old man also laughed.

From its release on September 7 to its release on October 7, "Saw Horror" grossed $61 million at the American box office.

Global box office: $120 million.

Lionsgate is crazy, Golden Harvest management is crazy, and the media is crazy.

You must know that the investment in "Saw Horror" is only 2 million US dollars.

Heung Kong Media has called this year "Golden Harvest's Miracle Year".

Last year, Golden Harvest, which was in financial crisis and was even ready to shut down the factory, turned over with a "Horror Cruise", followed by a "Source Code" and made a lot of money, and then this "Chainsaw" with a return ratio of 6000%.

With these three films, Golden Harvest has once again become the leader of the Hong Kong film industry.

Of course, the center of all these topics is inseparable from the name Zuo Mu.

Some people even broke out that "Chainsaw" was invested by Zuo Mu.

Then, the former "Xiangjiang Miracle" was upgraded.

The media have commented on Zuo Mu as: "The myth of Xiangjiang".

Someone will naturally step on it, and there are still many people who think that Zuo Mu is just lucky.

"Look, the box office of "Senior Brother Xinzha" is only 32 million, this is the myth you are talking about?"

"Look, "Golden Branches Desire" has not been broadcast until now after filming, it must have been filmed very badly."

I heard that the "Xiangjiang Myth" invested tens of millions of dollars in Hollywood filming, and he really thought he was Bruce Lee or Chen Long. ”

The doubts about him have not been heard.

On October 11th, "The Desire of the Golden Branch" was launched.

On the day of the broadcast, the TV station achieved the highest rating of 56 points.

Those who said that Zuo Mu didn't shoot well instantly became dumbfounded, because they also started to chase the drama.

All in all, the whole Xiangjiang is now discussing Zuo Mu.

The paparazzi also went out to find Zuo Mu's figure.

As before, Zuo Mu disappeared again.

"Yo Huge, I haven't seen you for more than two months, and I've made a lot of progress." Zuo Mu looked at Hu Ge, who was obviously a lot darker, and smiled.

Yes, he is back in the crew of "Sword and Fairy".

On the first day of those reports about him, he realized that if he didn't leave, he might not be able to leave.

hurriedly packed up and went back to the mainland, those paparazzi were too terrifying.

"Producer Zuo has won an award." Hugo scratched his head a little embarrassedly.

"I heard the director say, you have been filming in Hollywood for more than two months?" He asked curiously.

Liu Xiaoli, who was fanning her daughter on the side, pricked up her ears.

"Hmm." Zuo Mu stretched and said.

Hu Ge also wanted to ask Zuo Mu about his experience in making movies in Hollywood, but seeing that he didn't want to say more, he changed the topic.

"I heard Brother Huang say that Producer Zuo, you have been very popular in Xiangjiang recently, and all the newspapers and media want to interview you." Hu Ge said with some envy.

He has just made his debut now, and he can be happy to see his name mentioned in the newspaper for a long time.

Huang Zhixian said that now Xiangjiang is full of news about Zuo's producer.

Hugo wondered what it was like.

"When you become a star in the future, you will know how annoying it is to be pestered!" Zuo Mu said helplessly, he was really afraid of those paparazzi.

"I don't expect to be a star, I'm very happy to be able to let me act every day." Hugo laughed.

"It's not a star who plays every day!" Zuo Mu scolded with a smile.

"Quick, sign me first, I'm afraid that you won't recognize me if you become a big star in the future." Zuo Mu took out a pen and stuffed it into Hu Ge's hand and joked.

"Okay, where's the sign?" Hugo picked up the pen and pretended to be pretending.

The two were already of the same age, and after a few jokes, the relationship quickly pulled in.

Liu Xiaoli looked at the two laughing and playing on the set, a little funny, how can one starring and one producer be like a child.

"Brother Wood, do you think I can go to America to act in the future?" After the fight, Hugo looked forward to the future.

"Why do you have to go to America? In the future, we in China will also have our own "Hollywood". Zuo Mu patted him on the shoulder.

Hugo turned his head sharply when he heard this.

I saw Zuo Mu looking at himself with a smile on his face, and there was indescribable firmness in his eyes.

Liu Xiaoli was also a little moved when she heard this, and her hand movements stopped.

"Mom, it's hot."

Zuo Mu stayed in the crew of "Fairy Sword" until November 2.

During this time, he also promised Hugo that he would star in his own movies in the future.

On November 3, Zuo Mu bid farewell to Hu Ge and returned to Xiangjiang.

The premiere of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" began.