章節 303: Chapter 303: There Is No Regret Medicine
In early June, Charles Capet left Hong Kong and flew directly to Beijing. He stayed in a 900-square-meter traditional courtyard home in the Shunyi District that he had bought the previous year.
Shunyi District was close to the international airport, making it convenient for Charles to travel. Sitting on the sofa, Charles was on the phone with Han Sanpin, the chairman of China Film Group Corporation.
"For the Shanghai International Film Festival, I had Marion Cotillard attend the opening ceremony. In a few days, Iron Man will be promoted in Asia, and I can get the lead actress, Kate Beckinsale, to come to Shanghai," Charles said, offering help.
"If you need a headliner and Marion Cotillard isn't enough, how about Sophie Marceau? She has been to China before to attend the Shanghai International Film Festival!"
"That's fantastic!" Chairman Han was exited.
After that, Charles called Sophie Marceau, who was in France, and invited her to come to China.
"The Shanghai International Film Festival? I did get an invitation from the organizers but wasn't planning to go. But since you're there, I'll confirm my attendance! By the way, we can also discuss the adaptation of your autobiography The Second Breath."
Sophie Marceau didn't hesitate much. Spending a few days in Shanghai wasn't a big deal, and Capet Pictures' film La Vie en Rose was well-received in France.
Sophie Marceau was keen to join The Second Breath adaptation, especially after her self-directed and self-starred movie Trivial had a poor reception last year. This year, she also finished filming a World War II female spy movie, Female Agents, so she had available time.
"Alright, I'll be waiting for you here," Charles said.
After hanging up the phone, Charles looked at his newly purchased Maserati GT downstairs, which cost 2.2 million RMB. Luxury cars were indeed expensive in China.
In the evening, Gao Yuanyuan came to Charles's traditional courtyard home, still full of admiration.
"That car is amazing!" she remarked. "Big house and sports car - are you planning to live in Beijing permanently?"
Charles shook his head. "It's convenient for travel. Driving here is similar to the U.S. If you like the car, you can take it for a ride."
Unlike the U.K. and Hong Kong, which have right-hand drive cars and left-side driving, this arrangement suited Charles just fine.
"Investing 25 million in Ip Man? Are you sure it's okay?" Gao Yuanyuan asked, still a bit concerned it was too much.
"Didn't we already finalize the deal?" Charles laughed, pouring her a glass of red wine.
"By the way, I followed your advice and bought the rights to some online novels for adaptation into TV series. We won't lack resources moving forward," Gao Yuanyuan reminded.
Charles nodded, wrapped his arm around the woman's waist, and asked with a smile, "The apartment at Park Hyatt is almost ready. Do you want to move there?"
"There are too many people there," Gao Yuanyuan put down her wine glass and wrapped her arms around Charles's neck. "If the reporters find out, it wouldn't be great."
"There are two 300-square-meter apartments on the 52nd floor," Charles whispered in Gao Yuanyuan's ear. "In a few years, Red Fruit Entertainment's growth will allow you to buy whatever you want!"
"Okay, I'll follow your lead! Carry me to the bedroom..."
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The Marvel adaptation film Iron Man, distributed by Capet Pictures, had its global premiere, debuting simultaneously in multiple countries according to American Western Time.
The release of Iron Man immediately ignited the summer box office, opening in 4,100 theaters in North America and grossing $99 million in its first weekend.
It perfectly continued the hot streak from Spider-Man 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
Iron Man scored 10 on Metacritic, had an 8 rating on IMDb, and earned a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Iron Man's success made Marvel Studios an overnight sensation. Those who doubted Capet Pictures' 140-million-dollar investment in this film were now speechless.
Compared to the poor reviews of the Marvel adaptation Spider-Man 3, Iron Man shone even brighter.
Both the former Marvel shareholder and producer of the Spider-Man trilogy, Avi Arad, and former major shareholder and CEO, Ike Perlmutter, felt deep regret upon seeing Iron Man's success.
Ike Perlmutter, especially since he was a major shareholder. If he hadn't sold Marvel to Capet Entertainment, the profits from Marvel would have been substantial.
But alas, there's no such thing as regret medicine, and the biggest beneficiary was Charles Capet.
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