China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 1020 Fear it as you would a god
This has garnered immense attention both within and outside the industry, and even international media outlets have given it considerable coverage.

Ten billion in six months—what an outrageous figure!

Everyone is waiting for that glorious moment to arrive.

Jiang Wen has always been stubborn, but there are quite a few people who know how to be flexible.

Those who understand the times are true heroes.

Following the premiere of "Dying to Survive," several other films slated for the summer blockbuster season announced changes to their release dates.

"The fantasy epic film 'Asura,' jointly invested by Ningying Pictures, Zhenjian Pictures, Tencent Pictures, and Alibaba Pictures, directed by Zhang Peng, and starring Wu Lei, Liang Jiahui, and Liu Jialin, and with the top team from 'The Lord of the Rings' involved in its production, has been officially announced to be rescheduled from the beginning of the month to July 13 to avoid clashing with Zhou Dudu's 'Dying to Survive'!"

"Summer movie release schedule overhauled! The producers of the 'iPartment' movie apologize for the technical reasons for its withdrawal from release. It will be remade and re-released, and the specific release date is yet to be determined. It will meet the audience as soon as possible!"

"The Wanda Pictures film 'Take My Brother Away,' originally scheduled for release in early July, has had its release date temporarily adjusted and will now be released in mid-August!"

"Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2: Cold Blood Feast announces withdrawal from summer release: The production company apologizes, due to force majeure, the film will undergo post-production re-production, and the production company will spend tens of millions to compensate the audience who bought tickets for the original release date!"

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Overnight, several film producers who were originally vying for the summer box office spot announced, as if they had made a pact, that they had all changed their release dates.

Never before have so many summer blockbusters been withdrawn from release at the same time.

It's spectacular!

Both insiders and outsiders know that this is because they were afraid of being overshadowed by "Dying to Survive," and thus chose a conservative, avoidance strategy.

This, in turn, has further boosted the momentum of "Dying to Survive" and raised audience expectations.

How incredible can a movie be?

Only then can other competitors in the same time slot not dare to compete with it and choose to run away directly?

"Wow, that's really spectacular."

"These companies in the film and television industry really fear Governor Zhou as if he were a god!"

"There are still a few stubborn ones. Well done, Animal World! This wave is all up to Li Yifeng. Go for it, Fengfeng! Take down the Grand Commander!"

"Damn, why are you making wishes? If Fengfeng can kill Governor Zhou, then I can marry Zhang Ruonan."

"Upstairs, my urine is yellow, I'm here to wake you up."

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Netizens were busy watching the spectacle, making all sorts of jokes and fanning the flames.

This put Li Yifeng's team on edge.

Upon noticing the public opinion, they immediately contacted Chen Duling, humbly apologized, and declared that they had no intention of climbing the social ladder. They then paid to remove the trending topic and issued another statement to clarify the situation.

The combo was incredibly smooth.

There's no way around it. If the Grand Commander really misunderstands that I'm planning to cause trouble during the summer season, then I might be removed from the domestic entertainment industry tomorrow.

Even the most popular male celebrities with countless fans are nothing but ants in front of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, the kind that can be crushed with one hand.

After the premiere, Ren Zhonglun hosted a dinner at the Peninsula Hotel.

After some socializing, Zhou Yutang was about to slip away with the top female star when he was stopped by Taiwanese director Li An and Gong Li.

"Mr. Zhou, congratulations! After watching the film, I couldn't help but applaud. It's truly remarkable."

"If this kind of subject matter can be filmed in a way that is both enjoyable and meaningful, achieving an excellent balance between commercial appeal and auteurship, I think its box office performance is very promising."

Li An is an interesting guy.

Although it sounded like they were saying sincere things, Zhou Yutang still felt like they were conveying emotions while wearing a mask.

"Director Li, you're too kind. The box office performance is still uncertain."

"Mr. Zhou is too modest. I apologize for bothering you, but there is something I would like to discuss with you."

Seeing the smiles on their faces, Zhou Yutang felt a little helpless.

You don't need to say anything to know why.

Ren Zhonglun had booked Zhou Dudu's schedule well in advance and invited Zhou Yutang to stand on the stage, making this year's Shanghai International Film Festival more influential.

Li An's intentions were also Sima's; everyone knew it.

The first half of the year is considered the off-season for the entertainment industry. From the middle of the year to the second half, various award ceremonies follow one after another.

The Golden Horse Awards, one of the three major gold awards, is one of them.

This year, Ang Lee is serving as the chairman of the Golden Horse Awards organizing committee, and Gong Li has just been officially announced as the chairman of the jury.

The Golden Horse Awards begin accepting applications in July, but the schedules of the top contenders need to be confirmed in advance.

To expand the influence of a film festival, the most crucial elements are high-profile guests and high-profile works.

Looking across the vast entertainment industry of China, is there anyone more influential than Governor Zhou of Jiangdong?
This thousand-year-old fox is quite shrewd; before he could even handle Governor Zhou, he had already taken care of Zhang Yimou.

First, they secured the nomination of Director Shi's film "Shadow" for the Golden Horse Awards, and then, during the Shanghai International Film Festival, they also established connections with Ren Zhonglun.

Shanghai Film Group is also one of the producers of "Dying to Survive".

The reason for bringing up Gong Li at this time is that Gong Li also has a good relationship with Liu Shishi, and can whisper sweet nothings in her ear again.

"Shishi, you look really good in this outfit today, it really brings out your elegance."

Liu Shishi smiled gently: "Sister Gong, don't make fun of me, your skin is glowing today."

When women compliment each other on business, the first thing they always do is talk about skincare and fashion.

While Gong Huang was chatting warmly with Liu Shishi, she also made sure to give Li An and Zhou Yutang enough time to talk.

"Mr. Zhou, the Golden Horse Awards really need fresh blood from the mainland this year. I predict that at least three mainland films will be on the preliminary shortlist."

The implication couldn't be clearer: someone has put their words to this level.
Just go and you'll find it!
Zhou Yutang raised his eyebrows slightly, but did not completely rule out the possibility of a definitive answer.

"Director Li, it's hard to say about the schedule right now. We'll see when the time comes."

Whether or not he wins the Golden Horse Award is irrelevant to Zhou Yutang now, but sometimes there are always trade-offs.

The company's artists still need awards to elevate their status.

The buzz surrounding the premiere of "Dying to Survive" continues to grow, and various film companies that had originally planned to release the film during the summer season have either withdrawn their releases.

It's not shameful to back down when faced with Governor Zhou's call to arms!
However, some remained inactive.

Apart from Jiang Wen, Lao Wang, who knew more about the inside story, felt somewhat resigned to his fate.

After the premiere of "Dying to Survive", there was a dinner at the Peninsula Hotel arranged by Shanghai Film Group.

Wang Changtian convened an emergency meeting with several departments of the company in the hotel conference room.
"In early July, he was the 'Medicine God,' and in August, he became the richest man in the Mahua FunAge industry. With wolves in front and tigers behind, where can he run to?"

"Instead of being timid and hesitant, it's better to release the film ahead of time and at least get a taste of the summer box office success."

"Mr. Wang, isn't this a bit too radical? Should we reconsider?"

"The marketing manager at Enlight Media hesitated for a moment," he said.

While others retreated in fear, General Manager Wang instead advanced, running right into Governor Zhou's line of fire.

He had also observed the quality of the drug at the scene; they were all professionals, so he had a general idea of ​​what to expect. After careful consideration, he still preferred to wait until the end of July to avoid those summer behemoths and conservatively position himself to secure a minimum level.

Mahua hasn't even released a finished film yet. Although Shen Teng has a strong box office appeal, he's not as terrifying as the Grand Commander of Jiangdong. There might be a turning point in time.

"The initial publicity is almost complete."

Wang Changtian made the decision without any room for argument: "No need to think about it anymore, it's settled. Notify Director Han and Li Yifeng to immediately cooperate and move forward with the roadshow."

"Understood, Mr. Wang!"

Zhou Dudu's schedule is packed. After the premiere of "Dying to Survive", he will immediately attend his girl group's final battle.

The next day, on his way to the finale of "Produce 101," Zhou Yutang crossed his legs, leisurely observing the various faces of people in the film and television industry, and sighed:

"Old ginger is spicier, Old Wang really has something."

Old Wang from Enlight Media had spoken to him before, and Han Yan is also a very capable young director.

According to Ning Hao, this film, "Animal World," is of good quality overall. It's hitting the summer box office early, so there might be some surprises.

The wildly popular Asian talent show "Produce 101" aired its final episode in Hangzhou this year.

It takes about two and a half hours to drive there from Shanghai.

Governor Zhou didn't rest along the way, and he didn't forget his family's time management techniques.

"Uncle, will you come?"

Yang Chaoyue, one of the mentors on the show, posted a photo of herself in her makeup test, smugly commenting, "How is it? Pretty, right?"

A pink school uniform skirt, paired with pigtails, and those clear, big eyes, with rhinestone teardrops at the corners of her eyes.
hiss!
Even Governor Zhou couldn't help but gasp at the sight of the little koi fish.

Zhang Ruonan isn't truly invincible; Yang Chaoyue is also a worthy opponent!

Seeing the graceful little koi fish, Zhou Yutang felt a slight sense of realization; the little Huang Yuxuan who used to carry a schoolbag had grown up.

However, the Sea King very professionally replied to the First Sister's message first.

Liu Shishi originally wanted to go to Hangzhou with Zhou Yutang, but unfortunately, she had to give up due to a last-minute notice.

However, the top influencer still had a clever idea and uploaded a photo to her Weibo account.

That is, the dinner after the premiere. I don't know which genius took this photo, but the angle was perfect.

She was chatting animatedly with Gong Li, her face beaming with smiles, while Governor Zhou was speaking to Li An on the other side.

"Shi Shi looks so happy when she smiles!"

"Every time Sister Shi stands next to the Grand Commander, they look like a perfect match!"

"How come she and Gong Li are so close?"

"What does Li An want with Governor Zhou? Is it about this year's Golden Horse Awards?"

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Netizens were buzzing with discussion, and the "perfect match" comment, which received a lot of likes, pleased the eldest sister greatly. She even forgot about her minor unhappiness at not being able to go to Hangzhou with Governor Zhou.

After video chatting with the top female star and offering some simple, heartfelt words of comfort to the celestial being, Zhou Yutang casually snapped a picture of the scenery rushing past the car window and sent it to a group chat:

"I was just in a meeting and I'm on my way to Hangzhou."

One vote from you, one vote from me, and my little sister will debut tomorrow.

If you don't vote and I don't vote, when will my sister ever get ahead?

In the days before the internet was widespread.

Super Girl and Happy Boy were once a generation's cherished youth and memories.

Even the still-growing-up Xiao Zhou once used his mobile phone to vote for Xiao Liu's best friend, Zhang Liangying.

This was later revealed by Liu Yifei on a variety show, causing Zhang Liangying's net worth to skyrocket.

Now that we've entered the era of internet talent shows, there are all sorts of variations, but the fundamental gameplay remains the same.

Compared to male idol group talent shows, whose fan base is predominantly female, female idol groups have a broader audience and can appeal to both male and female fans.

The 101 Asian amateur girls who made it to the finals all had unique characteristics. With the help of marketing and promotion, the massive traffic and trending topics became as easy as eating and drinking, making it the most discussed entertainment event in China.

Even media outlets across Asia have reported on it extensively, calling it a phenomenal talent show.

Once formed, their future achievements are limitless.

Hu Lianxin uses her beauty to her advantage, the Japanese girl is hardworking and ambitious, while Yu Shuxin takes the energetic and cute route.
However, Sun Yining is currently the most popular.

She initially became famous as the "Fish Girl" because her appearance was recognized by the Grand Marshal, which made her an instant sensation.

Opportunity presented itself to her, transforming her from an internet celebrity to a more prominent figure, placing her on an even larger stage.

Because of his cool and aloof appearance and his frequent intimate interactions with female trainees, he is known as the "Queen of Picking Up Girls".

Throughout the journey, Chen Duling chatted enthusiastically with Sun Yining, and even took advantage of her position to vote for Sun Yining using Zhou Yutang's second phone.

However, the assistant, who was slacking off, noticed his boss glancing at him and pretended to be busy, saying, "Boss, I've compiled the report on the summer TV dramas, as well as the schedule for the roadshow events in Hangzhou and Beijing for 'Dying to Survive' and the itinerary for the next week."

Zhou Yutang took the tablet and glanced at it.

This summer, both the big and small screens were quite lively.

First, in early June, the fantasy BL novel "Guardian," adapted from the popular Jingjiang writer Priest, premiered and became a huge hit, directly propelling the two lead actors, Ding Yuxi and Bai Yu, to overnight stardom.

Ding Yuxi is really lucky. He was first promoted by Zhang Ruonan, and then benefited from a huge wave of traffic from BL (Boys' Love) content.

Following "Guardian", "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace", which boasts a stellar cast including Zhou Xun and Huo Jianhua and has an investment of 3 million yuan, has once again officially announced a postponement of its premiere.

Also written by Liu Lianzi, the author of "Empresses in the Palace," "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" certainly didn't have the same smooth sailing and sweeping away of all enemies as "Empresses in the Palace."

Several times during this period, news broke that the review was rejected, making the road to broadcasting on satellite TV quite bumpy.

With "Snow Sword" becoming the top drama of the year, "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" has to give way.

On the contrary, the palace drama "Story of Yanxi Palace," which started filming after "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" finished, premiered on iQiyi in late June and quickly attracted widespread attention.

"Yu Wai does have some skills."

Zhou Yutang opened the kiwi app on his tablet and took a look, which piqued his interest.

Back when this guy was working on "Scarlet Heart," he created a rival show called "Palace" to compete with it.

Now they've come up with "Story of Yanxi Palace," which is premiering ahead of "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace."

"Young Master Zhou is in a bit of a predicament."

After watching just two episodes at double speed, Zhou Yutang made up her mind.

It's clear that a lot of thought went into the script for this drama.

Almost every episode has a core conflict, with swift and decisive reversals of events. The overall plot is fast-paced and fluid, without any unnecessary padding.

Moreover, the costumes, props, and set design are all of high quality and detail. If a palace drama can achieve this level of quality, it can be considered a rare masterpiece.

It seems the popularity of "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" is about to be stolen.
(End of this chapter)