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Chapter 1075 The Flower of Human Wealth and Prosperity Fully Blooms

"Sister Churan, how many courses do you have in your first year at the Shanghai Theatre Academy?"

"It's alright, there are a lot of basic courses."

"Script analysis is such a headache. I also have to write a crew diary this time."

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Hu Lianxin entered the Beijing Film Academy this year and is Zhou Dudu's junior classmate, while Wang Churan entered the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

The Beijing Film Academy is known as a star-making machine, and tends to train students to meet the needs of the film and television industry.

The Shanghai Theatre Academy's training path focuses more on solid stage skills and the ability to perform classic works, following the traditional drama route.

After filming ended, Wang Churan glanced at Hu Lianxin, who was beginning to show off her learning achievements in front of the camera, then resumed her cold expression and went back to playing on her phone.

Although they belong to the Jiangdong system, they are actually potential competitors in terms of their ecological niche.

The interaction and greetings in front of the camera just now were nothing more than a deliberately crafted display of sisterly affection.

After all, we don't usually interact; we've only met at the company's annual meeting, so we can't really say we're that close.

Hu Lianxin's team will use these materials to edit a variety show to enrich Hu's daily life, while Wang Churan can also make an appearance.

The thought of Hu Lianxin, who is a year younger than me, becoming an overnight sensation through the Rocket Girls talent show and becoming a top star right after her debut is unbearable.

As he was still slowly settling down, Wang Churan felt a tightness in his chest.

Looking at her again, a strange emotion quietly arose within me.

No matter how much I try to comfort myself, I'm still a little envious.

So many people can rise to the top in one step, so why can't I be one of them?

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"After three weeks, Zhang Yimou's new film 'Shadow' has grossed 9.64 million yuan at the box office. Considering market demand, the nationwide release has been extended to November 29."

"The struggles and perseverance in the ink-wash battlefield illuminate the undying faith and patriotism in our hearts."

"Furthermore, the film's producers have decided that, starting October 29, 2018, in order to allow more viewers to appreciate this artistic masterpiece, the minimum ticket price for all versions of the film nationwide will be uniformly adjusted to 30 yuan."

After entering its fourth week, the box office performance of "Shadow" began to stagnate.

However, with the support of the extension key and Maoyan's dynamic box office prediction, surpassing the 1 billion yuan mark should not be a problem.

This result brought little surprise to either the Grand Master or Jiangdong.

The momentum of the National Day film season was somewhat weak, with "Cry Me a Sad River" and "Fat Buddies" fighting each other, but "Find You," which was released on the 5th, managed to turn the tide.

This is a project by Huayijia, featuring Yao Dazui and Ma Yili as the two leading ladies, and directed by Lü Le, a well-known photographer in the industry.

Xiao Gangpao, one of the three veteran directors in the Chinese server, has no works of his own, but participated in this project as a producer.

The opening day results were mediocre, but as word-of-mouth continued to grow due to its focus on female themes, theaters increased their screenings, and by the 21st, the total box office had reached 4.78 million yuan, ranking second in the National Day holiday box office, making it a dark horse.

Before the National Day holiday box office had fully subsided, the domestic film market was quickly engulfed by the smoke of imported blockbusters.

After their box office battle in the North American market, Hollywood giants Disney and Warner Bros. have shifted their focus to the domestic film market.

Disney's upcoming live-action fairy tale film "The Nutcracker and the Four Kings" and the classic animated sequel "Ralph Breaks the Internet" have both surpassed 2 million yuan in pre-sale box office, demonstrating impressive momentum.

Warner Bros. was not to be outdone, with its hit IP "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" and the Asian-cast romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians" following closely behind, and they also bought a lot of press releases in China, making it a hot topic.

But the most noteworthy are still Marvel's superhero blockbusters.

The creators of "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" made a special trip to China to hold the premiere, which frequently made headlines.

Chen Xi attended the premiere of "Venom" in China and gave it high praise.

After watching the movie, representatives from both United Cinemas and Perfect World Cinemas praised it highly in the group chat, seemingly reaching a consensus.

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"The Wandering Earth, China's first sci-fi blockbuster, co-produced by Soochow Pictures, Wanda Pictures, and Shanghai Film Group, directed by Zhou Yutang, and starring Wu Jing, Lu Han, Wu Mengda, Li Guangjie, and Zhao Jinmai, will be released globally on December 29!"

"Adapted from Liu Cixin's novel of the same name, the film will serve as the pioneering work of the Jiangdong science fiction series, ushering in a new era for Chinese science fiction films!"

With imported blockbusters churning out a chaotic scene and marketing press releases creating a frenzy, Ren Zhonglun of Shanghai Film Group couldn't hold back any longer and took the lead by issuing his own announcement.

Dongwu Pictures and Wanda Pictures followed suit and forwarded the message.

The big one has finally arrived!

Following announcements from several major production companies, a short teaser was simultaneously released on their official accounts.

The sound of rapid and heavy breathing.

A blurred astronaut helmet visor covered in frost, with a distant silhouette of Earth reflected on the visor's curved glass.

It seemed to be propelled by the jets of countless enormous planetary engines, slowly heading towards the unknown depths of space.

The insignificant human being stands in stark contrast to the vast universe.

This highly anticipated domestically produced sci-fi blockbuster has caused a huge uproar online.

"My God! This trailer is amazing! I'm going to see The Grand Commander's new movie without hesitation!"

"As expected of the Grand Commander, this trailer has a tragic epic feel to it, where hope is hidden in desperate situations."

"Wolf Warrior ascends to the heavens, his power boundless! Is he going to save the Earth from space this time? [doge emoji]"

"As a long-time fan of Liu Cixin's books, I have mixed feelings of excitement and anticipation. I've been waiting for so long, and finally a domestic film dares to tackle hard science fiction!"

"It seems like China Film Group has another one. Sci-fi fans in China are in for a treat!"

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The trailer, which lasted only a few seconds, had already dominated all the headlines in the domestic entertainment section.

The overseas version of TikTok is also pushing it out simultaneously, and countless foreigners are impressed after seeing it.

They may not have much of a concept of Chinese films, but many people know that Liverpool-based Eastern super-rich owner.

At the same time, Mahua FunAge also announced the release date of "Li Cha's Aunt", adding fuel to the fire of the domestic New Year's film season.

"Produced by Happy Twist, the hilarious comedy blockbuster 'Li Cha's Aunt,' created by the golden comedy team including Huang Cailun, Ai Lun, and Song Yang, will be released during this year's Lunar New Year season!"

After the National Day holiday, the Lunar New Year holiday and the Spring Festival holiday will be the only two remaining golden periods of the year.

Jiangdong Film Group has released a powerful combination of a sci-fi blockbuster and a comedy film, clearly aiming to dominate the Lunar New Year film season.

Domestic film and television companies couldn't sit still any longer and held a collective meeting to discuss their release schedule arrangements.

In stark contrast to the bustling film and television industry, the stock market is experiencing a downturn.

Huayi Brothers, a long-established industry leader that had just capitalized on the positive news surrounding the movie "Find You," suddenly released a share reduction announcement from its two major shareholders.

This announcement of share reduction is undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for retail investors who are still holding on at the top.

However, in just a few years, it was once a leading film and television company, along with Mingjie, aiming for a market value of 100 billion yuan.

Now that its peak is over, the company's overall market value is only a little over 10 billion, and countless investors who jumped in have been buried.

"You two, have some decency! You want to sell the company to retail investors, is that it?"

"Heh, using good news to unload inventory, you guys are ruthless." "Didn't they say the National Day box office exceeded expectations? Why is it still falling?"

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Stock market investors on forums and investment communities are lamenting their losses, but that's just how the ruthless A-share market is.

Some major shareholders of listed companies have no intention of making the company bigger and stronger; they only think about turning shareholders' money into their own interests through capital operations such as reducing holdings and pledging shares.

By the end of the month, "Sito" had come to a successful conclusion.

Given the usual broadcast schedule, a 30-episode series should have concluded in half a month.

In recent years, in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency, TV stations have needed to make more economical use of their drama purchase budgets and extend the popularity cycle of popular dramas.

Hunan TV, the eldest of the "Big Three" (referring to three major TV stations), has specially adjusted its programming schedule, reducing the number of episodes of its weekly prime-time dramas.

As a result, viewers are watching the show while simultaneously criticizing it.

Many audience members who were getting impatient while waiting went to Zhou Yutang's Weibo to leave messages urging him to update the series.

Treating Zhou Yutang's Weibo like a wishing well is an example of this.

After all, the Grand Commander truly dotes on his fans.

When "The Sword and the Brocade" aired this summer, in order to keep the audience entertained, extra episodes were added during the later climax, making it a seamless finale that everyone thoroughly enjoyed.

Although the average viewership rating of "Sitō" on satellite TV failed to break 2%, its performance on professional data platforms such as Lighthouse and Datawin was quite impressive.

Its popularity on Bilibili soared to over 10,000, and it topped the online drama popularity chart for 19 consecutive days, becoming another blockbuster produced by Jiangdong Entertainment after "Snow Sword".

It also performed well in terms of word-of-mouth, with a high score of 8.7 on Zhihu and 8.1 on Douban, putting it on par with "Ashes of Love".

The show has also garnered significant attention overseas, with the Bilibili overseas version accumulating over 8000 million views and ranking in the top ten of trending charts in South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and other countries for three consecutive weeks. Discussions about the female lead have been particularly heated on overseas forums.
"OMG!!! This Chinese actress is so beautiful I'm breathless!"

"Is this real? What's her name?"

"Her name is Jing Tian, ​​a top beauty at Dongda University."

"I've already recommended this show to all my friends who are watching it. This show deserves to be known by more people."

"Aish, isn't Sito's pearl hairpin a traditional design from South Korea?"

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In short: "Sito" is a hit.

Moreover, it's a massive explosion across all aspects.

With a face that embodies peace and prosperity, this woman, known for her elegant and wealthy lifestyle, showcased over ten meticulously designed cheongsam looks in the drama, exuding a powerful and beautiful charm that garnered her countless fans.

The currently trending actress, who has just finished her promotional activities for a drama in Hong Kong, went viral for her street style photos at Shanghai Airport, and then immediately met with Zhou Yutang.

In fact, the two have been in frequent contact recently.

After the unexpected accident in the car that night, the thin veil between them seemed to be quietly pierced, and their ambiguous feelings continued to intensify.

But they were never able to take it any further.

Firstly, Governor Zhou was parachuted in from both domestic and international locations, and he was constantly surrounded by beautiful women, making it impossible for him to be in two places at once.

Furthermore, Princess Sweet is herself a top-tier actress in the industry.

Having just finished filming one drama, he's busy with promotional work for "Si Teng," and next he'll be preparing for his next movie. His schedule is packed.

Zhou Yutang met Sweet Princess at a private restaurant in Shanghai after Mingjie finished his meeting.

This restaurant is hidden in an old villa district in Shanghai. It looks ordinary on the outside, but it is a hidden gem inside.

It specializes in catering to high-end business receptions, has an elegant environment, and the dishes are quite to Zhou Yutang's liking.

The meal was heartwarming and comforting, and the atmosphere was pleasant as Zhou Yutang listened to Jing Tian share her work and life experiences during this period.

Because of the huge popularity of "Sito" overseas, Princess Sweet even went to Thailand to promote the drama.

She underestimated the enthusiasm of the local fans and was almost overwhelmed by the crowd at the airport.

Now that "Si Teng" has ended, Jing Tian's commercial value has also risen, and it's only natural that she has secured two high-end luxury brand endorsements.

I just finished shooting an advertisement here, and I'm about to start filming Bona Film Group's new movie.

Hearing this, Zhou Yutang raised an eyebrow slightly: "This Fatty Yu is really something."

Jing Tian was referring to "The Bravest," a film she co-starred in with Huang Xiaoming.

Bona Film Group's Yu Pangzi has always wanted to take a share of the mainstream patriotic films, but first came "Mekong River," then "Red Sea," and all the films he aimed for were snatched away by the Grand Commander of Jiangdong.

He got angry for a moment, but ultimately there was nothing he could do.

Because Bona's current size is no longer in the same league as Jiangdong Entertainment, a behemoth in the entertainment industry.

The decision by the higher-ups to cooperate with Jiangdong is a very realistic one.

For example, imagine a nine-point beauty and a six-point beauty placed in front of your brothers.

Anyone with a normal sense knows how to choose.

However, Fatty Yu has been in the industry for decades and has his own network of connections.

This time, he seized the opportunity and took a different approach, using the firefighter group as a starting point to set up a scheme.

The director, Chan Kwok-fai, started out making art films. Later, taking advantage of the trend of commercial romance films brought about by "The Bouquet", he made "Hot Summer Days" and "A Tale of Two Cities", which were quite successful. He is a new generation of young directors in the Hong Kong film circle who is on par with Juno Mak.

During the meal, Jing Tian did most of the talking, while Zhou Yutang listened and occasionally chimed in.

"Brother Yu Tang, look."

Jing Tian pitifully lifted the hem of her moon-white floral dress.

Clearly, Princess Sweetie has dressed up especially for today.

The dress is a modified version of a traditional Chinese style, with delicate silver thread embroidery on the neckline and elegant floral patterns on a moon-white background.

Her waist was perfectly cinched, outlining her exquisite curves just right, exuding a perfectly balanced charm.

She lifted the hem of her skirt, revealing a heartbreaking scar.

Her legs, unstockinged, were smooth as jade, yet a conspicuous bruise clung to her alabaster skin, making one want to soothe it gently.
"I bumped myself during a fire drill, and it hurt so much that I could barely walk."

Sweet Princess stood with her legs slightly together and explained softly, "The coach said we'll be practicing rope climbing and carrying water hoses later."

"Does it hurt?"

"Fortunately."

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Zhou Yutang withdrew his gaze with difficulty, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly: "It hurts too."

"Brother Yu Tang, what's wrong?" Princess Tian's heart tightened, and she quickly asked.

“I feel bad.”

If guys say this to a girl they like, they'll most likely get the reply that you're so oily you could fry vegetables.

Even the cheesiest pickup lines, when spoken by the man she loves, will make a woman's heart flutter.
(End of this chapter)