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Chapter 1005: Circles and Hillhouses, Dominating the Trending Charts

The Vajra is scorched by fire, and the Tai Sui is smoked by smoke.

This is a comment made by a well-known Chinese commentator about Mane, which somehow went viral online.

"Holy crap, Mane is really awesome, young man, you've found a way to make it big."

"The Red Army really faced a close call; they almost overturned."

"Seriously, Nazha is really beautiful, I envy Zhou Gou!"

"So, who will they face in the final?"

"The result is in: they'll play Real Madrid."

"Why is the Grand Commander watching a football game instead of filming?"

"Making movies is a job, watching sports is life, you don't know anything."

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Football is, after all, the world's most popular sport, and it has a great following even in China.

Perhaps China doesn't have the best team yet, but we certainly have the best commentators and the most adorable fans.

This year's Scottish Premiership is in full swing, with directives from higher authorities and official media adding fuel to the fire, which has, to some extent, helped football's influence continue to expand beyond its core audience.

Out of respect for their owners and the Chinese market, Liverpool records Chinese videos for holidays and festivals.

Right now, Liverpool's fan base in China is almost precipitously ahead of other clubs.

Liverpool did not hold a celebration after the Champions League semi-final, and immediately flew back to England to prepare for their next Premier League final match against Brighton.

Liverpool's performance this year has been somewhat unstable. After being upset by Chelsea at the beginning of the month, they have fallen 10 points behind league leaders Manchester City, thus eliminating them from contention for the Premier League title.

It wasn't that the Red Army was incompetent, but rather that the White Turbans were incredibly extravagant and powerful.

First, they spent a huge sum of money to bring in Guardiola, and then they kept adding money, with a net investment of about £4.5 million over two years.

With a series of impressive moves, they dominated the Premier League this year with a record-breaking 100 points.

Despite the absence of key players suffering consecutive injuries, Liverpool have kept a close attack, while Manchester United and Arsenal have already surrendered their hopes and raised their flags.

The worst off was Arsenal, who ultimately failed to finish in the top four and dropped to sixth place. After 22 years in charge, Wenger officially announced that he would leave at the end of the season.

However, if one side is dark, another side may be bright.

Liverpool's resilience is beyond doubt. The team's core player, Pharaoh Salah, broke the Premier League's single-season goal record of 32 goals in the 38-round format with 38 goals, surpassing the previous record of 31 goals held by Ronaldo and Suarez. In addition, they also reached the Champions League final.

"Brother Tang is awesome! I need two tickets to the finals!"

Before the news of Zhou Yutang overseeing the battle had even been published, Zhang Ruojun immediately sent a congratulatory message on WeChat, while also begging for votes.

"Go find Dudu and have her make the arrangements."

Zhou Yutang passed the ball directly to Chen Duling.

If there's work to be done, the secretary will do it; if there's nothing to do, he'll find something for his secretary to do.

Xigou is planning to take his fiancé Tang Yixin on a trip to Europe, and also to watch the Champions League final.

As a close friend and relative of the Grand Commander, he certainly has that much face to offer.

It didn't take much effort; Chen Duling only needed to make a phone call to Liverpool's sporting director, Eduardo.

High in the sky, from Rome to Palermo, the capital of Sicily, Zhou Yutang received a call from Ren Zhonglun.

The head of Shanghai Film Group has also been enjoying considerable success recently, as Shanghai Film Group co-invested in the phenomenal patriotic military blockbuster "Red Sea," which was a huge hit at the beginning of this year.

The recently leaked 70th anniversary tribute film is directed by Zuo Shandiao and produced by Da Dudu. Shanghai Film Studio is also on board.

With the Shanghai International Film Festival already in the works in June, Ren Zhonglun, as the person in charge, is naturally a focus of attention in the film and television industry.

Ren Zhonglun was riding high on his success, dreaming of bringing the Grand Commander on board.

If Zhou Yutang were to endorse the Shanghai International Film Festival, the festival's international attention and influence would undoubtedly rise to a new level.

Zhou Yutang responded with vague "uh-huhs" and "when are you going back to China? Maybe next month."

"Chairman Ren, whether it can be made to the Shanghai International Film Festival is still uncertain; it depends on the specific schedule."

"It's hard to say. I asked Secretary Chen about your schedule."

Ren Zhonglun's expression twitched slightly, then he said confidently, "According to the production schedule, filming will definitely wrap up by June at the latest."

"Chairman Ren, you really did a lot of preparation."

Zhou Yutang said with a smile, "Who knows if there will be any accidents during filming? We always have to leave some room for maneuver."

"Anyway, my press release is already prepared."

Ren Zhonglun directly confronted Jiaotong University: "We are all one family in Jiangsu and Shanghai. Please help us out; this year is crucial."

After going through countless hardships and scheming to obtain the rights to trade for the film festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival has become much more prestigious than before.

It is, after all, an international A-list film festival.

The Shanghai International Film Festival is now positioned as a window for international exchange, strongly promoted by higher authorities, and may prove very useful in the future.

"I will try my best."

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Zhou Yutang reluctantly agreed.

The two chatted about industry gossip for a while, and the topic turned to that blockbuster film commemorating the 70th anniversary.

No matter how much the Grand Commander of Jiangdong tries to be a hands-off manager, he is still the film's producer and should always have some involvement.

Moreover, Lu Yang and Wen Muyue, both from Jiangdong Entertainment, are on the list, as are Ning Hao and Xue Xiaolu.

"Xu Guangtou is included, but how come Poet Chen is also in?"

"Old Han has to consider the opinions of many people; he has to take the overall situation into account."

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Upon hearing this name from Ren Zhonglun, Zhou Yutang's lips twitched slightly; he truly didn't know what to say.

The bigger picture! The bigger picture!

The unique system and national conditions of China inevitably involve interpersonal relationships and social customs.

Take Chen Kaige for example. As a representative of the fifth generation of directors, he has the foundation laid by his father. Even if his performance has been lackluster in recent years, it is only natural that his uncles and elders would support him to take over.

It's true that one movie can sustain you for a lifetime.

Zhou Yutang has always been too lazy to deal with such trivial matters, so he simply ignored them and only said a few words to Ren Zhonglun before hanging up the phone.

This year's Shanghai International Film Festival is truly impressive, having appointed Jiang Wen as the chairman of the jury.

Including Nuri Big Ceylan, top Hollywood producer Gary Michael Walters, and Chang Chen, all prominent figures.

Zhou Yutang's film "Dying to Survive" is undoubtedly a top contender in the main competition and has already attracted widespread attention and discussion among netizens.

A prominent figure like him can cause a huge stir in the film and television industry with the slightest movement.

However, he devoted all his energy to filming.

Nearly a month and a half after filming began, Aquaman has completed 70% of its shooting, with only a few scenes remaining.

The scene being filmed recently is the chase scene between the black manta ray and the two of them.

Some scenes were filmed using partial sets built in an Australian studio, with the background then expanded using a green screen.

The remaining shots, mainly of the streets and church exteriors in Sicily's small towns and the sunsets on the Trapani coast, were not too difficult to capture.

It's a superhero story that everyone loves, and Mera and Arthur's relationship develops after going through many hardships.

They spent a little time on Black Manta, incidentally laying the groundwork for the entire DC universe.

Due to the phenomenal success of "Joker," Warner Bros. intends to deepen its focus on anti-hero content. Black Manta is not a superhero in the traditional sense; he is a famous supervillain in DC Comics. According to the DC universe, his father died because of Aquaman's father, making him a long-time adversary of Aquaman.

The guy who plays Black Manta is Yahya Abdul al-Mateen II, who holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama. In the entertainment industry, he would be considered a top-tier academic achiever.

In Zhou Yutang's opinion, Oden, who looks a bit like NBA star, has a bright white smile and is perfect for an advertisement for Darlie toothpaste.

"Talent shows in China are really popular lately!"

Chen Duling scrolled through the news on her phone, occasionally making a few remarks.

Last year, "Idol Producer" made Kun Kun famous. Nine Percent was formed and has already started a national tour.

The concert, still organized by Mingjie, premiered in Shanghai. Kun Kun, who occupied the center position, had his personal Weibo post retweeted over 100 million times, and his fans spent over 10 million yuan on support.

Dominating social media charts across the entire internet!

Another phenomenal young star is rising at lightning speed among the new generation!
Aside from Lu Han, the other four top celebrities were on high alert, fearing that a new generation would replace the old and they would be swept away on the beach by the rising tide.

As for why Lu Han was fearless, it was naturally because it was good to take shelter under a big tree.

With Jiangdong backing it up and planning its transformation, "Detective Chinatown 2" has practically fed the food to its mouth, so what is there to worry about?
On the other hand, "Produce 101," a collaboration between Tencent and Bilibili, finally premiered on both Bilibili and Tencent platforms after several months of preparation.

Capital investment and public opinion fueled the fire, igniting a heated discussion.

"Are the people from Huayue here too?"

Zhou Yutang asked casually.

He had some impression of Meng Meiqi and Wu Xuanyi; they seemed to be trainees of Yuehua Entertainment in South Korea, and he had even taken a photo with them before.

"OK."

Chen Duling was enthusiastically supporting her best friend Sun Yining, explaining, "Huayue has established a new company with Tencent, Mingjie, and Bilibili, and the management contracts of those Huayue artists have been transferred to the new company."

Capital itself is profit-driven, and fans may feel excited and passionate about their idols' dreams of debuting.

However, in the eyes of capital, those idols are just commodities.

Setting up a stage and putting products on the shelves is, of course, about making money. The subsequent income from a popular celebrity's commercial activities, tours, endorsements, etc., should not be underestimated.

However, in terms of size, it is completely inferior to Mingjie, Bilibili, and Tencent.

If you want to be served meat, you have to follow the rules of the game.

"I can't stop thinking about Hu Lianxin right now, she's so beautiful."

"In terms of looks, can anyone compare to Sun Yining?"

"Support the Fish Girl's rise to the top! Sun Yining, up!"

"Then Yu Shuxin is also a Fish Girl, haha."

"Fish Head is a cute girl."

"Japanese girls are the ultimate style, okay?"

"Am I the only one who thinks Wang Ju is cute? Qiang Dongyue from Wang Xiaocong's family is pretty good too!"

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Once it premiered, the show dominated the trending topics on several social media platforms, with its popularity surpassing that of last year's Idol Producer, directly igniting a phenomenal girl group talent show craze!

"Boss, Sister Bei is asking about your availability. She'd like to invite you to be a guest on one of her shows."

"We'll see then, who the guests are."

"I heard they're planning to invite Liu Yifei and Li Yuchun."

"Then you've really found the right person."

Zhou Yutang couldn't help but laugh when he remembered how the young girl, Xiao Liu, had confidently sung and danced on stage in a short skirt and fishnet stockings.

As for Chun Ge, she was the explosive contestant who ignited Super Girl, naturally destined for the center position.

The entertainment industry often has its own factions, such as the Beijing circle, the Northwest circle, and the Shanghai circle in the past.
Their respective circles are clearly defined, yet they always help each other with resources and compete to promote people to higher positions.

However, after the powerful rise of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, he used his domineering and unreasonable achievements to smash through all circles.

Jiangdong Entertainment is now the biggest power in the entertainment industry!

However, those circles did not disappear; they simply went into hiding as attention waned.

For example, the "Beijing circle" mentioned by netizens.

Centered around two of the three directors, Chen Kaige and Xiao Gangpao, they split into two smaller groups.

The former has a close relationship with New Classics Media, and with the support of his uncles and elders, he also has a proven track record. If he had a sudden inspiration, he could live off this for the rest of his life.

The latter started as a humble sycophant and has now become a core member of Huayi, enjoying immense popularity.

However, after achieving success, it's easy to become arrogant. Zhou Yutang heard an interesting story about Little Cannon.

Just last month, when the Beijing International Film Festival came to a close, Xiao Gangpao didn't attend the organizer's banquet; instead, he hosted his own party.

He invited a group of big names from Beijing's entertainment circle to his villa for a small gathering, with many female celebrities accompanying them.

This is not uncommon at dinner parties in the country; the entertainment industry has never lacked young and beautiful girls.

Having drunk a few too many cups of horse piss, the little gunpowder got a bit carried away and wanted to experience the joy of the belt guy, so he made a certain actress dressed in a dress and high heels dance in public.

As a result, Chen Daoming angrily rebuked him to his face, "Haven't you ever seen dancing before? They're actors, not people who come out to sell their smiles!"

"As expected of Teacher Chen, he's really something."

Putting everything else aside, Chen Daoming's words were resounding and Zhou Yutang couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

Chen Daoming is also considered a figure in Beijing's elite circles, but he doesn't belong to the same social circle as Xiao Gangpao. He has a certain intellectual pride in his bones.

I don't know which clever person filmed the video and uploaded it online, but the next day it dominated the entertainment headlines and trending topics across the internet, sparking heated discussions.

Most people sympathized with the girl who was forced to dance and condemned Xiao Gangpao and his gang of lecherous old men.

However, after this incident, the girl's future was essentially over.

With less than a month to go before the Shanghai International Film Festival, Ren Zhonglun has begun to heavily promote "Dying to Survive".

Mr. Cao from Weibo called again, inviting Zhou Yutang to attend the Weibo Movie Night next month.

"Mr. Cao, I'm sorry, my schedule is full."

Zhou Yutang refused with ease and without any psychological burden.

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Mr. Cao, who was on the other end of the phone, declined three times, so he stopped talking.

He just sat back in his office chair, looking dejected and completely miserable.

I wish I could go back to the time when Weibo was just starting out.

At that time, the arrival of the divine couple, Zhou Dudu and Liu Tianxian, on Weibo caused a sensation.

Later, the Grand Commander of Jiangdong issued a call to action, and followers flocked to him, with celebrities from all walks of life moving in.

That was when it got interesting; many celebrities treated Weibo like their personal WeChat Moments.

However, as operations shifted and Alibaba entered the fray, Zhou Dudu's influence on Weibo gradually diminished.

He didn't take it to heart.

Husbands do not fight, so the world cannot fight with them.

Because the future development of Jiangdong Entertainment Dynasty does not revolve around this!

(End of this chapter)