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Chapter 44 This kid is awesome!
The clever man took out a glass of champagne that he had prepared beforehand and handed it to Chen Yuan.

Although Chen Yuan thought it was a bit unlucky to open the champagne early, the atmosphere had already reached a certain point, so they had to open it!

Not only is there no need for Metaverse to worry about going bankrupt, but on the eve of in-depth reforms in the domestic film and television market, Metaverse has also become the only mainland private film and television company to successfully distribute its films globally.
Its status in the industry will skyrocket!

Everyone present, including the cleaning lady, understood this principle.

With a few loud bangs, champagne bubbles and confetti from the cannons sprayed into the air as everyone celebrated the beginning of a new era for the metaverse!

After making a fuss for a while, Chen Yuan hurriedly told the good news to Chairman Han of China Film Group.

Han Sanpin breathed a sigh of relief after hanging up the phone, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Looking back on the whole story of China Film Group's involvement in this project, it still feels so unreal.

Chen Yuan, that kid, is really going to make something of himself!

I used to think he was stubborn, extreme, had a gambling addiction, and acted without considering the consequences. Now I see him as confident, insightful, and possessing the determination and courage to forge ahead and burn his bridges.

He invested a large amount of loans in the production of movie merchandise, and also partnered with Chengdu Cultural Tourism Group to build a panda park.

To be honest, Han Sanpin was genuinely frightened by this kid's radical way of doing things. If he were in charge of these matters, he would definitely not be so decisive.

But looking back now, perhaps the metaverse, under the leadership of the extraordinary Chen Yuan, can truly pave a new path for the Chinese film industry.

Han Sanpin immediately ordered the production of more backup films for "Kung Fu Panda" and urgently allocated additional publicity funds.

The release of "Kung Fu Panda" in China was deliberately scheduled a week later than in the United States, with the aim of betting that the film would make a splash in the US and ride on the coattails of foreign popularity.

This was Chen Yuan's suggestion; he's someone who excels at leveraging trends and riding the wave of popularity.

After all, there's the precedent of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," which was met with a barrage of criticism when it was released in China last October.

The film was a huge hit in Europe and America, with box office numbers soaring and it winning a bunch of awards. The media changed their tune, and cinemas quickly reopened the show.

Despite the fact that domestic audiences still didn't like it after its release, the box office only increased by less than 200 million RMB.

Fortunately, the criticism was not as intense as it was at the beginning, which shows that both the media and the public in China now value foreigners' opinions.

Columbia Pictures began to exert its influence, and newspapers with large circulations published more reports and reviews about the film.

The New York Times: This is a love letter from China to Hollywood!
Kung Fu Panda perfectly blends Chinese elements, such as kung fu philosophy, landscape aesthetics, and food culture, with Hollywood storytelling, creating a "new interpretation of Chinese culture from a Western perspective." The Chicago Tribune commented: The plot is simple and straightforward, but the core remains the traditional heroism trope of an underdog's rise to power.
However, the philosophical stories about "self-identity" and "inner strength" are told naturally and smoothly, and are profound allegories that benefit both children and adults.

The Los Angeles Times: Over 60% of the film is unparalleled action, so fast that you don't have time to nitpick the plot. It may not be a philosophical classic, but Po will definitely become a beloved character worldwide.

In addition to newspapers and media, Hollywood directors have also expressed their appreciation for "Kung Fu Panda".

Spielberg publicly stated: "Kung Fu Panda reinterprets our image of China. I heard the director is a very young Chinese man; he's truly amazing."

Kung Fu Panda grossed $1283 million on its second day, and on its third day, the number of screens opened increased to 1800, with the box office further increasing to $1671 million.

With a box office of $3883 million in its opening weekend, it was only $4-5 million less than Shrek's opening weekend, making it a sure-fire hit!
Foreign media were full of amazement, while domestic media were initially very surprised, wondering what was going on.
How did Chen Yuan, who was just completely outclassed by Xie Tingfeng, suddenly become a genius animation director praised by foreign media?
China Film Group doesn't need to do any promotion; simply bringing back reviews of "Kung Fu Panda" from foreign media and audiences is a powerful promotional tool.

"Kung Fu Panda is a hit overseas; giant pandas are conquering the big screen!"

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Foreigners rushing to see pandas cause stampede!

The crowd was stunned. Chen Yuan, wasn't he that loud young man who always made a ruckus while shooting commercials, and who had been constantly being criticized by a group of clueless young people lately?

Ordinary people are unaware of a crucial aspect of film production, especially for overseas releases, where only the production company receives a share of the box office revenue.
All they saw was that Chen Yuan's films had grossed hundreds of millions of dollars in the US and were still raking in profits, and they had only one thought:
That kid's awesome!

Influenced by the movie, zoos abroad that have giant pandas have seen a surge in visitors, with crowds of people willing to queue for hours under the scorching sun just to catch a glimpse of the pandas.

Many Chinese people who saw these foreign news reports felt it was too exaggerated. It's just a panda, why make such a fuss? Some people even get so excited about seeing a panda that they cry.

At the same time, many people have developed a strong interest in "Kung Fu Panda". What kind of movie is it that makes foreigners so enthusiastic?

Such a huge media frenzy is merely a tiny, insignificant ripple in the massive tsunami stirred up by Chen Yuan.

Three days after its North American release, the People's Daily reported on the film's overseas success on its front page, and many other major official media outlets also began to provide comprehensive coverage of the event.

Even CCTV-1's 7 PM news reported on the event, showing viewers across the country footage of overseas audiences enthusiastically buying creative merchandise with Chinese characteristics related to the film, and tourists lining up to see giant pandas at the zoo.

The entire film and television industry was stunned. This is too exaggerated! Even if his movies sell very well and his cultural output is impressive, isn't it a bit excessive to use national-level propaganda power to promote his movies?
But after they came to their senses, everyone felt a deep sense of awe towards Chen Yuan. This kid was not as obsessive and crazy as he appeared; he was actually very shrewd!
He's leveraging the momentum, leveraging the momentum of the Olympic bid!
From selecting the subject matter, creating the script and character designs, to choosing to collaborate with Shanghai Animation Film Studio, sparing no expense to utilize outsourcing on a large scale, and seeking global distribution from Columbia Pictures, his goal was to catch the right moment and ride the wave of the Olympic bid!
It's easier said than done; every step of the process is incredibly difficult for other film and television companies, who often find themselves completely clueless and unable to find a starting point.

But Chen Yuan succeeded. He miraculously completed all the preliminary steps and enjoyed this incredibly bountiful victory!
(End of this chapter)