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Chapter 1029 A Double Explosion on Taiwan and the Internet, Sweeping Across Asia

Yu Wai's team members were making a big fuss, forwarding various statistics on the viewership of Xuezhong TV and its network.

After looking at the platform data, Yu tilted his head and thought for a moment, then picked up his phone and posted a Weibo message.

"I just finished watching two episodes of 'Snowy Sword,' and the aftereffects are still strong. Right now, all I can think of is the word 'shocking'!"
From the exquisite quality of the costumes and props, to the realism of the fight effects, and the control of the plot's pacing, every aspect exudes sincerity.

I would say it's a TV series of movie-quality, and I believe no one would disagree.

Anyone who has worked on film and television projects knows that no one dares to be as bold as Mr. Zhou, cutting back on actor salaries and other expenses to invest real money in production. It is precisely because of this extreme pursuit of content that he has been able to create classic works that audiences want to see time and time again. "Story of Yanxi Palace" lost convincingly. Respect.
#ZhouDudu'sNewDrama#, #TheSequelToSnowSongPremiereIsABlow#, #JiangdongProductionsAreAlwaysHighQuality# Please give them your support!

Just a few days ago, Yu Wai was still fiercely criticizing "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" and acting like he was the best in the world. Suddenly, he surrendered his support on Weibo.

Yu Wai's submissive and humble demeanor is a stark contrast to his arrogant attitude a few days ago when he was fiercely criticizing "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace".
In the glamorous and fame-driven world of entertainment.

People like Yu Wai, who fawn over the powerful and belittle the weak, and who change their allegiance to the prevailing winds, are actually quite common.

At this point, "Story of Yanxi Palace" had reached its final stage through the precise timing of its release.

In other words, the heat from the food has already been consumed.

By associating himself with Governor Zhou, isn't that also a way of elevating his status?
My friend fought Zhou Dudu head-on and didn't lose in the first three rounds. Even though he couldn't overcome Xue Zhong's overwhelming power, "Story of Yanxi Palace" can definitely be called a phenomenal hit drama of the year.

Netizens have gotten used to Yu Wai's occasional erratic outbursts when a show is airing, and they keep teasing him about it, saying things like, "Hilarious, why is Yu Wai so well-behaved now?"

"You dare to make Yu Waigou bark in front of the Grand Commander?"

"Governor Zhou is the master of dealing with all kinds of dissent!"

"Two episodes in one night is not enough to watch! Can you make advanced viewing available for 'Snowy Peak'? I'm going to pay for it!"

"Upstairs +1"

"+10086"

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Despite the strong online demand, advance screenings are naturally out of the question.

This drama is a joint broadcast by two of the three major broadcasting companies, Suzhou and Shanghai.

Video platforms need to ensure synchronized broadcasts with TV stations, since both "Sanzhuang Dage" and "Huye" paid exorbitant prices for the first-run broadcast rights, and their feelings cannot be ignored.

Jiangsu Provincial Television Station.

Station Director Zhou Ningfeng listened to work reports from the TV drama and statistics departments in his office early in the morning.

"Director, the average viewership ratings for the first episode of 'Snowy Peak' are in. It peaked at over 2.3% and averaged 1.75%!"

"Ah."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ningfeng's expression shifted slightly, and a rare look of joy appeared on his usually calm face.
It’s different in the past.

In the past, a hit drama was expected to have a viewership rating of at least 2%. However, with the diversification of entertainment today, people's attention has been scattered, and they watch dramas more often through online channels. This has led the industry to call it the end of the viewership era.

The viewership ratings of the sequel to "Snowy Mountain" are already incredible!

It's important to know that this isn't just an exclusive broadcast in Jiangsu Province; the viewership on Shanghai's Tomato TV also needs to be taken into account!

"Last night, it ranked first in viewership on Tomato TV and topped the online streaming charts on both platforms."

After sleeping soundly with Tianxian in his arms, Zhou Yutang received a message from Jiang Xuerou as soon as he woke up.

In terms of overall online viewership, it certainly doesn't compare to "Story of Yanxi Palace" yet, after all, that show has been airing for almost a month.

However, compared to the popularity of its broadcast at the same time, it undoubtedly surpasses all its competitors.

The most unfortunate one is Yang Yang, one of the four top celebrities.

The character he starred in, "Martial Universe," became a victim of Governor Zhou's blade.

I had just mentioned this to Jiang Xuerou when my daughter, Xiao Ai, called, begging for a hug and comfort.

The cast of "Martial Universe" is undeniably luxurious, and the director is Zhang Li, the creator of the hit drama "Ming Dynasty".

Yang Yang, Wu Zun, Zhang Tianai, and others are all A-list or popular celebrities.

Early in the year, they had already done a lot of publicity and hype, getting ahead of the sequel to "Snowy Mountain" by premiering it at the end of last month.

As one of the four top celebrities, even if his popularity is not as high as Lu Han and Feng Feng, Yang Yang still has his own base of fans.

Zhang Tianai, the lead actress, is still a top-tier actress after her role in "Go Princess Go". The two of them working together have a great effect. With the popularity of the previous public opinion and the main cast, the show's viewership exceeded 100 million on its first day of broadcast and generated a lot of discussion.

However, after the TV series was rated on Douban, its reputation was indeed mediocre, and many fans of the original novel were greatly disappointed, expressing various complaints and criticisms online.

However, after "Snowy Mountain" was released on the small screen, discussions about "Martial Universe" were suppressed, and it was largely ignored.

Now that the momentum has been established, the next step is to use omnichannel marketing to further boost the popularity.

It's only a matter of time before we achieve a breakthrough.

As Zhou Yutang had predicted, the summer TV ratings became increasingly clear over the next two days, and more and more people began to discuss the drama "Snow in the Sky".

It's not that palace intrigue with a naive, innocent female lead isn't entertaining, but rather that the final dance of the Grand Commander of Jiangdong bidding farewell to the martial world is truly captivating.

A week after the sequel to "Snowy Mountain" aired, both Jiangsu TV and Shanghai Tomato TV announced that the average viewership rating had exceeded 2%.

What is the scariest thing?
This viewership rating is far from peaking, and there is even a trend of continued growth!

For the last period drama starring the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, even some people who were not originally interested came to join in the fun.

Marketing accounts that had already made various predictions about behind-the-scenes moments of "Snowy Mountain" certainly wouldn't miss out on this massive wave of popularity. After the sequel to "Snowy Mountain" was released, related discussion posts swept across major social media platforms like a hurricane.

"The last period drama of the Grand Commander continues the quality of the 'Joy of Life' trilogy. The plot progresses faster than the first season of 'Snow Sword.' As expected, the Jiangdong Screenwriting Center is unparalleled in the film and television industry, making up for the shortcomings of director Li Mugo in the plot."

With Zhou Dudu personally overseeing the production and ensuring quality, the divine couple reappears, and the entire cast of veteran actors delivers powerful performances, making it a well-deserved title of drama of the year.

I can say with certainty that, given the current state of the film and television market, we probably won't see another period drama as meticulously crafted and well-made as "Snowy Mountain." — Famous film and television critic, I'm the Whitest

"—This is a love letter from the Grand Commander to the entertainment industry."

He now devotes more of his energy to managing his business, and even only attended a few stops on the promotional tour for "Dying to Survive," which was released at the beginning of the month. "The sequel to 'Snow in the Mountains' exceeded expectations; everyone should watch and cherish it." — Gongzi Hai, renowned film critic

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Since its premiere, almost all online film critics and media outlets have been paying attention to this drama.

There's no reason not to take advantage of this massive influx of traffic.

Not only did domestic marketing accounts go wild, but drama fans were also incredibly active, and the buzz gradually spread to South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and other Asian countries. Because the overseas version of Bilibili updates a day later, many South Korean and Japanese girls even went to great lengths to bypass the Great Firewall to watch the drama on the domestic version.

In this ensemble drama, while Governor Zhou's final dance is undoubtedly the focus of everyone's attention, the spotlight is not entirely concentrated on him alone.

The first season of "Snowy Mountain" directly made supporting actors such as Lao Huang and Li Chungang popular.

Since the premiere of the second season, in addition to the main storyline of thoroughly investigating the White-Clothed Princess and the struggle for supremacy between Northern Mang and Li Yang, the storyline of the restoration of Western Chu has been advancing simultaneously, bringing a bit of the satisfying feeling of a strong female lead.

In the imperial court, Cao Guanzi, dressed in blue, was elegant and refined, yet he could kill with a smile, embodying both Confucianism and tyranny.

If you ask him why he did these things, it's simply to vindicate the Empress of Great Chu, whom he once admired.

After the Western Chu was destroyed by the Li Yang Dynasty, in order to smear the Western Chu, Li Yang attributed the blame for the fall of the country to the empress to a large extent, spreading rumors that she was a femme fatale who bewitched the king and caused the country's demise.

Cao Changqing, however, was determined to defy fate and assist Jiang Ni in rebuilding the new Western Chu Dynasty.

The extreme romantic tragedy earned Chen Daoming the nickname of the most affectionate man in Western Chu after playing the ultimate boss, Emperor Qing, in "Joy of Life".

Jiang Ni has also shown clear growth from being a maidservant to the crown prince in the first season, and her future empress persona is gradually emerging, which is quite impressive.

Liu Yifei's latest appearance on screen has once again showcased her beauty, attracting a large number of new fans.

Governor Zhou, as usual, went into hiding, missing the promotional events for the drama. Meanwhile, Liu Yifei, during a solo interview, displayed her characteristic overbearing interviewing skills again.
"You asked why Governor Zhou didn't accept this interview, and he rarely participates in promotional events for dramas. It's because he's lazy!"

No, a celestial being?
Is this something that can be said?

The host was drenched in sweat. The Grand Marshal had proven his worth in the entertainment industry, dominating both the big and small screens. His power was at its zenith, and all the heroes of the world looked up to him.

Only Liu Tianxian would dare to publicly undermine someone like that.

Joking aside, Liu Yifei still knows how to be considerate of her man: "Just kidding. Actually, he's been quite busy lately. He participated in the movie's promotional tour a while ago, and he also has several important meetings to attend."
"Yeah, I also have several movies to do post-production work on, and I think I'll have a cameo role in 'The Squid Game' too."

"Could you elaborate on 'The Squid Game'?"

The female host's eyes lit up instantly.

Realizing she had let something slip, Liu Tianxian smoothed a strand of hair behind her ear, pretending nothing had happened.
"Let's wait for the official announcement from Jiangdong. I don't know when it will be. If there's a chance in a couple of days, he'll do a live stream, and everyone can go to the live stream to ask him."

"Will Zhou start a live stream?"

"Yes, he said it himself last night."

"Wow, that's a really big surprise."

The female host actually really wanted to gossip and ask more details about what happened last night, but she ultimately suppressed her curiosity and continued to ask:
"Yifei, what are your thoughts on playing the role of Jiang Ni?"

"As for my thoughts, this role is quite challenging compared to the roles I've played before."

Liu Yifei smoothed her hair and continued, "Jiang Ni was actually destined to carry a lot of heavy burdens, which is quite similar to Xu Fengnian."

"They are on the same wavelength, which is why their hearts gradually drew closer, and eventually..."

After a pause, Liu Yifei realized what was going on and gave a sly smile: "I won't spoil the rest of the plot for now, you'll have to watch it for yourselves, it's very exciting."

I'm very grateful to Xiao Zhou; he really helped me a lot and made me understand what a true actor should be like.

"hey-hey!"

Liu Yifei's genuine emotions were on full display, and the female host, who appeared to be a die-hard fan of the "Fairy Couple" pairing, wore a beaming smile below.

Her name is Grand Commander Xiao Zhou?
I have never heard anyone publicly address the renowned Grand Commander of Jiangdong as "Little Zhou".

This was clearly a nickname between the two of them. After asking a few more questions, Liu Yifei politely said goodbye to the film crew.

As I walked down from the studio to the garage and opened the car door, I received a call from Zhou Xun.

"Sisi, are you done on your end?"

"It just finished."

"Then come over here quickly."

Young Master Zhou sighed, "I've been feeling really down lately. I'm waiting for you to teach me how to shoot targets."

Besides shopping, shooting is another new hobby that Liu Yifei has developed.

Yes, the kind with real guns and live ammunition.

With sunglasses on and no one else in sight, Ms. Liu's iconic red Ferrari roared out of the underground parking garage.

While driving, she was talking to Zhou Xun through her Bluetooth headset, "Sister Xun, has 'Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace' been confirmed yet?"

"It's settled. We'll wait until 'Snowy Mountain' finishes airing in August."

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Speaking of Mr. Zhou, he's truly an unlucky guy.

First, his self-produced and invested film "Keep Silent" was embarrassingly delayed until August. Then, "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" had to give way to "Snow Sword", and Yu Wei took the opportunity to steal the spotlight. "Story of Yanxi Palace" propelled newcomer Wu Jinyan to stardom, directly stepping on Zhou Xun to rise to fame.
"Jiang Wen's Republican Era Trilogy finale, 'Hidden Man,' has received extremely polarized reviews. Its opening week box office was only 4.51 million yuan, with daily box office falling below 20 million yuan. It is expected to continue its downward trend and may not be able to replicate the phenomenal success of 'The Bullet'..."

"Dying to Survive has grossed 35.23 billion yuan in 18 days since its release. Yesterday, its box office rose against the trend. With the momentum of the film, it is sure to reach 40 billion yuan!"

"The early withdrawal of 'Asura' from its release schedule may cause the production company to lose a lot of money, and they angrily denounce online smear campaigns..."

Since Zhou Yutang appeared on stage at the Shanghai International Film Festival as part of "Dying to Survive," all eyes in the film industry have been on him.

He really is still the same Grand Commander of Jiangdong!
Overbearing and arrogant, invincible!
After surpassing the 35 billion threshold, it's practically a done deal to continue its upward trajectory and reach 4 billion.

The entire summer movie season has been completely ignited by "Dying to Survive".

Whether it's Jiang Wen's "Hidden Man" or Ning Ying's high-stakes "Asura," they're both fragile.

Compared to the almost unanimous praise for "Dying to Survive" and the mixed reviews for "Hidden Man," "Asura" was almost overwhelmed by a deluge of negative reviews.

Shura Bro's disastrous exit after only three days of release was unprecedented in the industry and took everyone by surprise.

But after Shura's dismal exit, "Hidden Man" did not recover, with both its reputation and box office declining.

One of the lead actors, Eddie Peng, a handsome young man from Taiwan, was involved in a seat-grabbing incident last month and has recently become a target of criticism, resulting in a poor reputation in mainland China.

Although Sister Lotus may not be as popular as Teacher Fan, and her awards and achievements may not be as numerous as Zhang Ziyi's, she still shines brightly.

But she is no ordinary person to have secured her position among the Four Great Actresses.

Sister Lotus has extensive connections in the industry, and her old friend Ren Quan is a capital tycoon with a net worth of hundreds of millions.

This handsome guy from Taiwan probably won't have an easy time in the Chinese entertainment industry from now on.
(End of this chapter)