บท 304: Chapter 304: Xu Xiaoling
The luxury apartment, which was 365 square meters, cost 20 million RMB when he bought it last year. It was the smallest property Charles owned in Shanghai.
A fragrant breeze blew by, and Marion Cotillard hugged Charles from behind. "I'm leaving tomorrow, back to France first, then the U.S.!"
Charles turned around, holding Marion as they sat down in the living room. "You've been working hard, staying in Shanghai for so many days."
Marion shook her head. "It's nothing. These past few days felt like a vacation, and it's my first time in China!"
Charles touched Marion's face. "La Vie en Rose is getting great reviews in America. Your performance is unique and striking. You should do well at next year's Oscars!"
"The Oscars aren't always welcoming to foreign actors, especially non-English-speaking actresses," Marion had understood the challenges she faced in Hollywood long ago.
"Don't worry, keep your confidence!" Charles said, patting her shoulder.
"I get it. What about you? Aren't you planning to go back to America? The success of Iron Man has increased attention to Marvel Entertainment. Capet Pictures is also getting a lot of buzz. You should go back and enjoy the accolades!"
"Accolades?" Charles smirked. America was on the brink of a major crisis.
He needed to wait, at least until the subprime mortgage crisis fully erupted before going back to watch America's spectacular rooftop diving landscape.
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"The fans here are really enthusiastic. Yesterday at the airport, I encountered many enthusiastic fans," Kate Beckinsale said with a smile to Charles as they sat in a business vehicle on Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District.
"Well, you are a vampire lady, and now you are Pepper Potts," Charles smiled. The box office for Iron Man in the Chinese mainland market should finally achieve the target of surpassing 100 million RMB.
Kate Beckinsale's presence would surely help with some promotion.
"I won't stay long. I'll fly back to London tonight. The European promotion is much more crucial," Beckinsale said. Charles had asked her come to Shanghai International Film Festival; otherwise, she wouldn't have come specially.
Charles nodded and smiled, "Just walk the red carpet, take a few photos, attend the press conference, and you'll still have time to stroll around Shanghai!"
The success of Iron Man finally helped Kate Beckinsale walk out of the shadow of Pearl Harbor. With her significant influence, Beckinsale was definitely the biggest international star at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
After all, the famous Sophie Marceau would only arrive in Shanghai tomorrow afternoon to attend the awards ceremony two days later.
"Charles, will Underworld: Evolution, scheduled for release in September, be the last chapter?"
Beckinsale had starred in this series, and Charles had been involved as well.
"Haha, we originally planned it as a trilogy," Charles laughed and said. "But who knows, maybe in a few years, Constantine and Screen Gems might want to develop sequels, which wouldn't be unusual, right? Why, are you reluctant?" Charles said, teasing her by touching her leg.
"Not at all. The Underworld series is just a genre film," Beckinsale said, glancing at Charles, "With the success of Iron Man, I'm getting more project offers, more choices. I'm even in The Departed. If you're interested in continuing the Underworld series, I'll definitely listen to you!"
Charles shook his head, "I won't waste my time on such movies anymore. Besides, my own film company keeps me busy enough. Where would I find the time to participate in other companies' films?"
Just getting a producer title and earning two to three million dollars didn't mean much to Charles.
When they arrived at the Shanghai Grand Theatre, as soon as Kate Beckinsale appeared, she was surrounded by reporters from all over.
The Shanghai Grand Theatre occupies an area of square meters, with a total construction area of square meters, and a total height of 40 meters. It has 8 floors above ground and 2 floors below ground.
It has large, medium, and small theaters, a ticketing center, a ballet rehearsal hall, an orchestra rehearsal hall, a VIP hall, exhibition halls, an art shop, a coffee bar, banquet halls, and various other facilities.
La Vie en Rose, after Marion Cotillard's promotion, was directly sold as a batch film because it had already participated in the Berlin International Film Festival and could not compete again at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
However, the Japanese film Departures, produced by Capet Pictures, was nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director at the Golden Goblet Awards!
Charles talked about the current Chinese market with Xu Xiaoling, the head of Capet International for Greater China, in the cafe of the Shanghai Grand Theatre.
Xu Xiaoling was previously the vice president in charge of Sony Columbia's Asian business and became the head of Capet International China after leaving.
"What do you think about the Korean market? I've been paying attention. Korean films seem to be rising," Charles said with a smile.
Xu Xiaoling nodded, "Indeed, some high-quality films have emerged in the Korean market. However, Hollywood movies still hold a significant market share!"
"In the Korean market, we previously relied on local film companies for distribution. Now with Capet International Korea in charge, you will also manage the Korean market," Charles intended to support Xu Xiaoling to become the head of Capet International for the entire Asia-Pacific region.
Xu Xiaoling was a native of Shanghai, graduated from Fudan University's School of Journalism, and had been the vice president at Columbia International (Asia). She was quite capable.
Charles didn't mind entrusting Xu Xiaoling with the Asia-Pacific business of Capet International, including China, Korea, Japan, and even Southeast Asia and South Asia.
At that point, Xu Xiaoling could definitely become an executive vice president at Capet Entertainment.
"I understand," Xu Xiaoling felt relieved to be trusted by Charles. Xu Xiaoling looked at Charles, "Thank you!"
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