China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 1060 The Top Female Star Shakes Up Fan Meiren, and the Top Male Star in the Entertainment Industry is Mr. Zhou
Today's top female star seems to be a bit aggressive.

Lanlan, standing behind Teacher Fan, thought to herself with some unease.

If we're talking about being tired, then Fan Meiren is indeed quite tired.

From Milan to Lido, and then to the Amalfi Coast.

After dealing with numerous Chinese and foreign media outlets, he then traveled alone for hundreds of miles.

However, for Teacher Fan himself, it wasn't entirely hard work.

Isn't this few days of happiness a kind of bliss?
Sensing the hidden meaning in Liu Shishi's words, Teacher Fan remained calm and smiled:
"It's all for art, so it's worth the hard work. I really didn't expect to win Best Actress this time. I guess I was just lucky."

"Hehe, it's not like it was a stolen award."

Liu Shishi smiled gently, but her eyes were sharp and piercing.
"Luck is also a kind of strength."

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Listening to the seemingly friendly but actually highly charged exchange between the two, Jin Daxi and Song Tie were also on tenterhooks.

The two glanced at each other simultaneously.

Then they exchanged a glance.

Jin Daxi: "What if a fight really breaks out?"

Song Tie: "I don't know."

Compared to Fan Meiren, who has a larger frame and is more voluptuous, Liu Shishi, who weighs only 90 pounds, probably wouldn't last more than three rounds.

Through telepathic communication, Jin Daxi and Song Tie quickly reached a tacit understanding.

Both of them took half a step forward, forming a pincer movement to protect the leader on either side, ready to make a move at any moment.

No, what are you doing?

Lanlan, Teacher Fan's assistant, had beads of sweat on her forehead.

As Professor Fan's personal assistant who accompanied her throughout the Venice Film Festival and her travels around the country, she knew better than anyone what had happened during those ten days.

To put it another way, it's like stealing someone else's treasure, and now the rightful owner suddenly appears in front of you demanding an explanation. Anyone would feel uneasy.

"Shishi is here?"

"Yes, Director Cao."

Fortunately, a timely intervention came when Director Cao Baoping came over to exchange pleasantries, rescuing Teacher Fan from this awkward situation.

"Holy crap, did the sun rise in the west? The top female star didn't actually clash with Teacher Fan; they can still coexist peacefully?"

As for the reporters who had been keeping a close eye on the situation and were preparing to make a big splash, their faces were full of disappointment.

I thought I'd be able to capture the classic scene of female celebrities tearing each other's hair, but they both seemed to be quite restrained, what a pity!

Liu Shishi exchanged only a few pleasantries with Teacher Fan before engaging in a lively conversation with Li Qin and Cao Baoping.

This was no small incident, and everyone's attention quickly shifted.

There are so many celebrities here today, and big names in the industry are everywhere.

Ren Zhonglun, the head of Shanghai Film Group, had just finished talking with Liu Xiaobing of Wanda Group when he suddenly heard a commotion in the room. It turned out that the head of China Film Group had arrived.

What wind blew La Dong here too?

"Hehe, isn't Chairman Ren here too?"

La Peikang responded with a half-smile, reached out and shook hands with Ren Zhonglun, their eyes meeting for a second in the air, a tacit understanding between them.

The guests at the scene also turned their heads, their expressions slightly surprised.

It seems rare to see these two giants of the Chinese film and television industry simultaneously endorsing a single film.

No matter how high Teacher Fan's status is, he is not high enough to invite two giants. No matter how senior Director Cao Baoping is, he cannot support such a scene.

It was obvious to anyone with eyes that they had come for the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, who was still abroad and controlled lightning.

After the premiere ceremony was completed, reporters quickly spotted Li Shuang, the president of Jiangdong, who was representing Governor Zhou at the premiere.

One of the reporters squeezed to the front and asked loudly:

"Mr. Li, Disney has officially announced that there will be no further cooperation with Jiangdong regarding 'Mulan,' but they haven't ruled out the possibility of acquiring Jiangdong International Pictures in the future. Is this news true?"

The room fell silent the moment those words were spoken.

Like a dense forest, all the long guns and short cannons were aimed at Li Shuang, who was standing on the stage.

Disney had been building hype for so long, but it ended up being a dud. What happened in between remains unknown to outsiders.

But judging from Disney's subtly superior attitude, it seems somewhat arrogant.

Who doesn't know that Jiangdong International Film Industry is Governor Zhou's business?

"Currently, Jiangdong has no plans to collaborate with Disney on 'Mulan' and has never intended to sell Jiangdong International Film."

Li Shuang, dressed in a dark women's suit, said expressionlessly, "As for anything else, I have nothing to say. Please pay more attention to Director Cao's 'She Kills'."

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Watching Li Shuang confront the reporters, Ren Zhonglun narrowed his eyes and sneered, "Heh, what big words. Do they have the strength to swallow Jiangdong International whole?"

Having grown to the scale of Disney, it has long been able to influence the landscape of a country's film and television industry.

The acquisition of 21st Century Fox this year even attracted the endorsement of the American Department of Justice, which is responsible for antitrust matters.

The same is true.

Jiangdong Entertainment can enjoy similar equal treatment in China.

The clash between Hollywood's long-established powerhouse Disney and the emerging media giant Jiangdong may seem calm on the surface, but undercurrents are surging beneath.

Ke Liming, the CEO of Ruyi, was also present. He looked thoughtfully at the heads of China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group, who were exchanging whispers.

The fact that these two personally came to support the premiere of this movie is quite intriguing. I wonder if the authorities are sending some kind of signal to the outside world?

After Li Shuang finished dealing with the media and the main cast interviews, the film screening began.

As a realistic art film that won two major awards at Venice, its quality is naturally high.

It continues Cao Baoping's consistently profound and realistic style, coupled with Teacher Fan's delicate performance.

When the movie ended, the entire audience erupted in applause.

Afterwards, Jiang Dong even arranged a dinner.

Inside the banquet hall, La Peikang approached Li Shuang and said with a smile, "President Li, congratulations on the great sale of the overseas rights for 'She Kills,' which is worth more than ten million US dollars. This is quite rare in recent years."

"Hehe, Mr. La's information network is really good."

Li Shuang responded with a smile.

"A film of this quality deserves its award."

La Peikang pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses.

As the head of China Film Group, he had experience in the European film industry in his early years and had his own information channels.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Li Shuang, La Peikang suddenly changed the subject: "I heard that Yu Tang is also preparing to make 'Mulan'?"

"La Dong, where did you get this information?"

"If Jiangdong wants to make 'Mulan' and needs any help from China Film Group, just ask."

Li Shuang stared intently at the refined and approachable head of China Film Group, and suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity.

This sudden enthusiasm caught her completely off guard.

"Chairman La, about this matter..."

Li Shuang hesitated for a moment, wanting to explain something, but La Peikang raised his hand and pressed it down, his face still bearing a refined smile:

"It's not about the share; you just need to relay my words to Yu Tang verbatim."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a secretary from China Film Group quickly walked over and whispered a few words in La Peikang's ear.

He nodded, then nodded to Li Shuang in acknowledgment, before turning to answer a phone call.

After all, he held a position of power and was very busy. Inside the banquet hall, many people in the industry had strange expressions.

It is common knowledge in the industry that since Han Sanping stepped down, it has been La Peikang's turn to run China Film Group.

As the saying goes, "a new emperor brings a new court," and China Film Group has also undergone a reshuffle.

Subsequently, the relationship between China Film Group and Han Sanye's favorite general, Governor Zhou, gradually cooled down, and the number of collaborative projects between the two companies has decreased sharply in the past two years.

On the contrary, the Shanghai Film Group, under the leadership of Ren Zhonglun, seized the opportunity to fill the ecological niche left by China Film Group.

The benefits are obvious.

Whenever a blockbuster film or television series from the Jiangdong region is released during a major film season, Shanghai Film Group, as one of the producers, has many stories to tell.

The stock price soared like a rocket.

Making money through these back-and-forth capital operations is easier than breathing.

If we're talking about the person most concerned about La Peikang's movements tonight, it has to be Ren Zhonglun.

He was being pulled aside by Li Dagou, who was talking to him, but his eyes were fixed on La Peikang.

Upon seeing that he had found Li Shuang and was talking to her, Ren Zhonglun immediately became alarmed.

Fortunately, not long after, La Peikang left early on the grounds that he had "urgent work to attend to," and Ren Zhonglun breathed a sigh of relief.

Upon learning the content of the conversation, Ren Zhonglun frowned. "Did La Peikang really say that?"

Even Chen Xi, who had just returned from abroad, was somewhat taken aback: "Sister Shuang, what's this guy up to?"

"I am not sure as well."

Li Shuang shook his head decisively: "We need to inform Yu Tang about this first."

Having worked with Zhou Yutang for so many years, Li Shuang is very clear about her supporting role; when the sky falls, the taller one has to hold it up.

Ren Zhonglun, with a complex expression, sighed softly:

"I underestimated this person's vision."

"I underestimated the vision of this Mr. La."

Upon receiving the message, Zhou Yutang threw away the water gun in his hand, and after a brief moment of contemplation, he also expressed the same sentiment.

Seeing this, Nazha, wearing a bikini, sat on his lap, wrapped her arms around the back of his neck, and blinked her beautiful eyes, asking, "Brother, what happened?"

"nothing."

Zhou Yutang smiled calmly and said, "There's been a slight issue with the project in China, but it's not a big problem."

Jiangdong and China Film Group had several projects clashing, but under the overall circumstances, the leader of the martial arts alliance remained steadfast in his stance.

Of course, it's also possible that this reflects the powerful will of those in power.

Jiangdong International Film Industry has finally emerged, and it has become a bridgehead for penetrating the heartland of Western media. It must not be lost.

After Zhou Yutang finished his phone call with the old man who had just retired this year, Nazha, who had been quietly listening in, gently shook his arm, her eyes shining with anticipation:

"Brother, are you sure you can come to my sister's wedding?"

"When have I ever broken a promise I made to you?"

Zhou Yutang gently ruffled her long hair, his smile tinged with doting affection.

This year's National Day falls on an auspicious day according to the Chinese almanac, and it is said that several celebrity couples have chosen to hold their weddings during this holiday.

Several people even sent invitations to Governor Zhou.

He naturally declined them all, except for his sister Nazha's wedding.

Since we can't give Nazha a wedding that belongs to her.

Therefore, it wouldn't hurt to make up for it a little more in the things she cares about most.

The premiere of "She Killed" was, of course, a lively and extraordinary event.

The photo of the top female star shaking hands with Teacher Fan was trending on social media.

That's enough for those marketing accounts to imagine several episodes of palace intrigue in the Grand Commander's harem.

This actually generated a lot of buzz for the film. Chen Xi went to the premiere in place of Zhou Yutang for Section Chief Jia, and the scene was quite lively.

"She Kills" still took advantage of the momentum of winning two major awards in Water City and was released first. On its opening day, it was a huge success, raking in 1.29 million yuan at the box office.

This immediately injected a strong boost into the otherwise quiet and desolate film market, which had been ravaged by imported blockbusters.

Products from Jiangdong are indeed of the highest quality.

As long as Governor Zhou is in power, the banner of the Chinese entertainment industry will never fall!
Teacher Fan's reputation soared once again, and she was busy with roadshows in first-tier cities across the country. Her turn was over, and it was Yang Mi's turn to take the stage.

Following the Venice International Film Festival, the neighboring San Sebastián International Film Festival is now in full swing.

Compared to top actresses like Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi's momentum is in no way weak.

Last year's "Eternal Love" solidified Yang Mi's position as the top actress after Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoling Tong, and then she won the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress, further boosting her popularity.

Although "Legend of Fuyao," which premiered this summer, was overshadowed by "Ashes of Love," and despite its lower-than-expected reviews, its viewership and streaming numbers were undeniable.

The queen of hit dramas led the cast and crew of "Baby" to Spain, which also attracted a lot of attention.

This is the only Chinese-language film selected for the main competition at this year's San Sebastián International Film Festival. The story revolves around a group of orphans with severe congenital disabilities.

The subject matter was somewhat heavy, and it was definitely aiming for an award, but unfortunately, it fell short in the end.
"The San Sebastian Film Festival closes, Yang Mi's 'Baby' unfortunately goes home empty-handed!"

"The only Chinese-language film 'Baby' misses out on the Golden Shell, Yang Mi's dream of becoming an actress is shattered in San Sebastián!"

Yang Mi posted a long article late at night: Thank you Saint-Sai, thank you 'Jiang Meng', I will continue to learn on my acting journey!

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After the awards ceremony, news from Spain reached China, quickly dominating headlines across major media outlets and sparking heated discussions among netizens.

Yang Mi probably knew what was going on, so she posted a pre-prepared short essay on Weibo.

The next morning, they went straight to the airport and landed in Changchun.

The second half of the year is packed with award ceremonies both domestically and internationally, making it a fruitful season for celebrities.

Yang Mi won the Best Actress award at the Changchun Film Festival for her role in "Project Gutenberg".

This is China's first national-level film festival named after a city, established in 1992.

It is known as one of the four major film festivals in mainland China, along with the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival, and the Zhuhai Film Festival.

Of course, its prestige is certainly not comparable to that of top international film festival awards.

However, it still has a certain influence only in the Chinese-language film industry, especially within the domestic film festival system.

No matter what, it is still an honor and recognition.

Gong Li, Kara Hui, Anita Mui, and others have all won the Golden Deer Award for Best Actress, and Yang Mi is also a popular choice this year.

After all, considering both box office performance and popularity, the only actresses in the entire Chinese film and television industry who can consistently surpass Yang Mi are Liu Yifei and Liu Yifei (the top actress).

There are no new works from the "Fairy Sister" and no "Number One Sister" has signed up. Compared to Yang Mi, who has the backing of Jiangdong, the "Little Yellow Duck" and the like are not as well-established.

"Standing here, holding this heavy Golden Deer trophy in my hands, it feels so magical."

First of all, I would like to thank the jury of the Changchun Film Festival for their recognition of me, and thank directors Benny Chan and Felix Chong, as well as all the cast and crew of "Project Gutenberg". Without your contributions, there would be no film.

I especially want to thank Mr. Zhou. I have known him for more than ten years. Thank you for the time that brought us together.

I encountered many difficulties while filming this drama, and it was your guidance and encouragement that allowed me to see more possibilities in acting.
This trophy is an affirmation of the past and a starting point for the future.

I will continue to work hard and improve, living up to expectations and striving to become a respected actress in the folk arts. Thank you everyone, thank you to all my supporters!

Yang Mi's powerful acceptance speech made headlines that very night, causing another minor stir.

The vast Chinese entertainment industry.

There are countless celebrities and big names, and the number of people with the surname Zhou is countless.

However, there is only one Mr. Zhou.

(End of this chapter)