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Chapter 823 Regret, Master of Terror

This year's Spring Festival period proved that the box office of the Chinese film market is no longer what it used to be.

There are three movies that have grossed over 1 billion.

The heroes are competing for supremacy and fighting each other madly.

After the three giants joined hands to reach 1 billion, Han Han's "Sisters Who Make Waves" was the first to exhaust its potential and stopped at 1.1 billion.

Whether it is "Kung Fu Yoga" or "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back", there is basically no hope of breaking 2 billion.

Compared with the king of the Lunar New Year period, it still lacks some foundation.

"Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons 3" which Guangguang bet on during this year's Spring Festival suffered a heavy blow.

As the company's stock price was affected, Lao Wang could no longer sit still and wanted to take this opportunity to hype the topic again.

After all, Guangguang is also one of the main producers of "Ghost Blows Out the Light 2".

The movie’s screening is still postponed for another week, but considering that Zhou Yutang has upcoming schedules in Hollywood, the celebration party was moved forward.

When the red cloth was unveiled, the ice sculpture symbolizing the box office figure of "28 billion" was enough to dazzle the eyes of a number of film and television company bosses and practitioners in the industry.

“That’s awesome.”

Dong Xiaopeng mingled in the crowd, clapping along with them and saying enviously: "Two movies, and they've made it into the 50 billion box office club."

"He is one of Jiangdong's three great generals, and Governor Zhou personally selected him to take over."

Liu Yan beside him teased, "Director Dong, you are not bad either. Your first movie made it into the billion box office club. Take me with you if you have the chance in the future."

The two have a good relationship and it is common for them to tease each other.

"Don't be so rude to me."

Dong Xiaopeng waved his hand and said, "I really regret making 'The Pancake Man' now."

“Then who would say he regretted starting Alibaba?”

"I mean it."

Glancing at Zhou Yutang and Guo Fan, who were standing on the stage like stars, Dong Xiaopeng said with a wry smile, "I didn't listen to what Mr. Zhou said to me before, but now I understand a little bit.

His vision and pattern are truly unmatched by ordinary people."

"Take your time. You are still young. There will always be opportunities for you to succeed in the future."

Liu Yan knew what he was thinking and comforted him softly, "By the way, how is your preparation for that new project going? Is there anything I can help with?"

"Are you familiar with Boss Zhou?"

Dong Xiaopeng pushed the black-framed glasses on his nose and took advantage of the situation.

"Are you teasing me?"

Liu Yan glanced at him and said, "We are familiar with each other, but it's not that serious. Even if I invite that god, can you afford it?"

"Sister, I can't afford this kind of money for my small-budget project."

Dong Xiaopeng shook his head and laughed.

The Grand Commander of Jiangdong single-handedly guards the gate of domestic entertainment film remuneration.

The public offer for the film's remuneration is capped at 100 million yuan, with the project's share to be discussed separately. Investors from all walks of life are flocking to it.

"Who are you calling big sister?"

Liu Yan glared.

"Wrong, just kidding."

Dong Xiaopeng smiled awkwardly, "It's like this, I originally wanted to ask Yang Mi to play the leading female role, but after she finished the promotion, she went to America. I heard that she has two movie projects coming up."

"What should I do?"

"There is a way."

Dong Xiaopeng's eyes were like radar, locking onto Governor Zhou.

At this moment, he has given the stage for showing off to Lao Wang of Guangguang.

He stepped down gracefully, hiding his achievements and fame.

The person holding his arm now is Nazha, who is wearing a black strapless dress.

The skirt is embellished with silver star sequins, which are reflected by the lights to create an aura that overwhelms the entire venue.

"Please ask Nazha about her schedule."

The scenery tonight does not belong only to Zhou Yutang.

The same also belongs to the main creators such as Guo Fan, Di Lieba, Liu Huohua, and Chen Minghao.

Naturally, this includes the behind-the-scenes producers such as Light Media, Wanda, and China Film.

The colorful sedan chair was carried by many people, and everyone was happy.

Even Chen Hongwei, vice president of Tencent Pictures, was smiling happily.

Because the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series of TV drama projects was planned to be a dual-platform co-development, Tencent also has a part in it.

After the banquet, Governor Zhou, who had been juggling between the fairy and the first sister during this period, enjoyed the treatment of a tyrant for the first time in a long time.

"Naza, what did Liu Yan and Dong Xiaopeng talk to you about?"

"She said Dong Xiaopeng was preparing a new movie and wanted me to play the leading female role."

Nazha's smooth beautiful legs were straddling Zhou Yutang's thighs, and she lazily answered Reba next to her.

"new movie?"

"Yeah, it seems like he's in some band."

When Liu Yan came over, Nazha's heart was completely on Zhou Yutang.

When the East and West Palaces are not at home at night, she, as the younger sister, is responsible for keeping an eye on those naughty vixens.

How could I have the heart to listen to her?
Zhou Yutang suddenly remembered something and asked, "Is it "Sewing Machine Band"? "

"Brother, how did you know?"

"I heard from Xiaopeng."

Zhou Yutang's fingertips gently stroked Nazha's smooth and delicate waist and back: "He is a talent, and the script is not bad. You can go and have fun, but the box office may not be too high."

"Why is this again?"

Reba asked curiously.

"The debt we owe to the audience must be repaid."

Zhou Yutang smiled meaningfully.

Although Dong Xiaopeng's first film "The Pancake Man" had huge box office revenue.

Whether it was Zhang Fox or Da Mimi, their mouths were full of oil.

But all this has nothing to do with Dong Xiaopeng, who receives salary as a new director.

Instead, the blame for the film's collapsed reputation fell entirely on Dong Xiaopeng.

He must slowly pay back the debt of trust owed to his fans.
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Last night in the capital, there was strong wind and heavy rain, which lasted until midnight.

When I woke up in the morning, the sky was bright and clear.

Dong Xiaopeng asked Liu Yan to make an appointment with Nazha to discuss "Sewing Machine Band".

Reba also has to keep up with her announcements. This year she is really busy with film and television, and her announcements have already been scheduled until next year.

The media reported extensively on the grand celebration banquet for "Ghost Blows Out the Light 2".

In addition to the picture of Governor Zhou chatting and laughing with several big names in the circle, and the super beautiful pictures of two beauties from Northern Frontier.

Also noteworthy is the director Guo Fan, who mentioned plans for the sequel to be released within three years.

The production and promotion costs of "Ghost Blows Out the Light 2" are approximately million.

Judging from the current box office, it is a bit regrettable that it failed to break 30 billion, but it is undoubtedly a successful project.

At present, "Eternal Love" is still on the air and has already become a hit.

The number of views of feature films on the B station platform alone has exceeded 200 billion. Adding Mango and its distributors Tencent, Youku, and Chinese QQ, the total number of views on the entire network has exceeded billion!
Da Mimi has almost signed up for a monthly package for Weibo's hot searches, and has been on the hot searches for 17 consecutive times this month.

Emperor Ye Hua, played by King Kaikai, has snow-white hair, cold eyes, and is aloof from worldly matters. His status has also been raised.

Bilibili's overseas video platform has also received rave reviews and has a considerable influence throughout Asia.

This also made Alibaba Pictures full of expectations for the summer movie version and issued a large number of press releases.

Another giant, Tencent, can no longer sit still.

"Fighter of the Destiny" had just finished filming, and after attending the celebration banquet for "Ghost Blows Out the Light 2", Tencent Pictures' Vice President Chen Hongwei, together with Tianshen Pictures and Maopian, held a press conference for another S-level project "Ever Night" in the capital the next day.

After Mao Pang’s “Joy of Life” passed the test of the market, his remaining works were snapped up by the capital market.

It is hailed as a super hit IP for film and television adaptation of male-oriented novels.

Yuewenben is part of the Penguin system. The film and television adaptation of "Ever Night" has attracted the attention of many fans of the original novel from the very beginning.

Zhou Yutang also received an invitation from Tencent, but was busy with the post-production of "Joker" and did not go. Jiangdong's executive president Li Shuang was also very impressive.

In fact, the relationship between Jiangdong Entertainment and Tencent is somewhat delicate now.

To some extent, we are strategic partners.

For example, the development of the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series of film and television projects and even "Snow" have funding from Tencent, and the same is true for games.

But to some extent, there is competition.

For example, the short video platform that Zhou Yutang strongly advocated.

Tencent also launched Weishi, spending a lot of money to attract users and compete with TikTok.

With the trump card of social software, Tencent is also very competitive.

"Yu Tang, it's settled. It's Director Chen's son."

After Li Shuang came back from the press conference, he couldn't help but ask Zhou Yutang: "How dare you hand over such a big project to a newcomer like him?"

"Sister Shuang, strictly speaking, Arthur is not a newcomer."

"Arthur?"

"Didn't you hear Director Chen call him by his English name?"

Zhou Yutang raised his eyebrows and smiled, with a hint of sarcasm: "I have acted in "The Orphan of Zhao" and also filmed "The Legend of the Demon Cat" with Director Chen Da."

The greatest hardship that the beloved son of Brother Chen Kai and Chen Hong has ever experienced is probably the iced American coffee.

While people of the same age are still worrying about their future, he has already become the leading actor in an S-level drama of Tencent thanks to his high education, good looks, focus and passion for film and television, and his parents.

Adam Cheng, Hu Jun, Jin Shijie, Ni Dahong, Liu Peiqi, and Li Riyue are all talented actors.

Meng Ziyi from Jiangdong Family played Ye Hongyu, and Tencent even spent money to hire Xiao Zhao to carry his sedan chair.

"Who is the director? Has it been decided?"

"It seems to be Director Yang Yang."

When Zhou Yutang heard this name, he had some impression of it.

She has the same name as the popular young actor, and has won the Feitian Award and the Golden Eagle Award. She is also a well-known female director in the circle.

More worthy of mention is her son Wang Yuren.

He graduated from Cambridge University and has been among the elite on Wall Street in America.

Returned to China to develop, first in real estate, then in the film and television industry.

He hit several key points very accurately, he is a very capable person.

"When are you going over there?"

"It will only take these two days. As for the company's affairs, you will take care of them when the time comes, Sister Shuang."

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Li Shuang spread his hands and expressed helplessness about Zhou Yutang's hands-off approach.

After more than ten hours of flight, the Jiangdong private plane finally arrived at the loyal west coast.

This time for the Oscars, the assistant team is headed by the experienced Chen Ning, with an interpreter, Chen Duling and two bodyguards.

Ni Ni is still taking classes in China and did not come to America this time.

Compared to the seven or eight assistants that most popular stars have, he is relatively low-key.

But on the other side of the ocean, there were already entertainment reporters waiting here, following the scene and filming, making the bodyguards responsible for Zhou Yutang's security feel like they were facing a formidable enemy.

After getting on the bus, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhou Yutang saw Chen Duling mumbling to herself, so he went over and took off one of her earphones.

I glanced at him and saw him learning English by silently watching "Breaking Bad".

Old White, an ordinary chemistry teacher, was self-taught and promoted the innovation of American flour technology.

“Is this how you learn English?”

"Yeah, Sister Ni taught me."

Chen Duling nodded, her face clear and pure.

"You can't learn a foreign language this way."

Zhou Yutang taught earnestly: "You should watch a movie without Chinese subtitles. I have nothing to do today, so I will take you to the movies."

"what?"

Chen Duling was a little moved, but also a little embarrassed: "Boss, is this not a good idea?"

"What are you afraid of? Relax. I have the final say."

Zhou Yutang waved his hand and went straight to the cinema.

After watching "Fifty Shades Darker", Chen Duling's face was already red, and she must have scolded her devilish boss a hundred times in her heart.

There is always socializing before the Oscars.

Zhou Yutang met James Wan after a long absence at Jiangdong International Films.

The latter came up to him and gave him a warm hug: "Zhou, congratulations on your 14 Oscar nominations. La La Land is simply amazing."

It can be heard that this brother is quite envious.

This is normal. Around the world, which normal film practitioner doesn't want to become famous at the Oscars?
"Thanks, James, for coming all the way to tell me this."

Zhou Yutang hugged him warmly and smiled.

"That's not true."

James Wan also laughed and said directly: "The script for the spin-off movie of The Conjuring series is almost ready."

"The proposal for 'The Nun'?"

"Yes, I think it's time to do something big again."

James Wan received Western education since he was a child.

It is completely different from the Eastern way of thinking, which is to speak and do things in a tactful manner.

Zhou Yutang was still a little uncomfortable with it, so he simply took him to the small meeting room.

Sequels are very common in Hollywood.

As long as they can make money, they must squeeze out all the value of the IP.

The passion for speed is so great that it can break through the moon, but it's not the car that's speeding, and it's not the souls that are summoned.

Those are all fragrant US dollars.

The reason why James Wan is so active is that according to the original cooperation agreement, his studio also has a share.

Zhou Yutang originally published the script and world setting for the first film in the "The Conjuring" series after the first film became a huge box office success.

He immediately set up a screenwriter team, including him and James Wan, to improve the subsequent storyline.

This is how the Conjuring series' "Annabelle" and "The Conjuring 2" came about.

Because Zhou Yutang had a lot of things on his hands, James Wan was responsible for the script of "The Nun".

"James, Valak's story is fascinating."

Zhou Yutang praised from the bottom of his heart: "I must say, you are a master of horror."

This time, "The Nun" is a prequel film to "The Conjuring" series.

There are actually only a few routines in Western horror movies.

Religious beliefs are indispensable for fighting against the barriers of evil forces, and at a higher level they are Satan and God.

The ghost nun who only appeared briefly in "The Conjuring 2" was played to perfection by James Wan.

The two conflicting elements, the devil, which visually symbolizes evil, and the holy nun, are combined together.

For the audience, the horror effect is doubled.

Maybe in terms of the exciting plot, it is not as amazing as "The Conjuring".

But as a spin-off movie of a series, being able to be connected with the Conjuring series and setting up a temple in a nutshell is considered to be a famous achievement.

It can also help expand the depth of the entire spiritualism universe.

This is not the first time the two have worked together and they have a great understanding of each other.

After Zhou Yutang made some suggestions for revisions to the details of the script, he leaned back.

Waiting for Natalie to come and sign the contract.

Bob is still abroad and Natalie is now in charge of New Line Cinema business.

Governor Zhou is a man of his word. He had said that he would bring Bob along and would definitely not kick him out.

Besides, all the monsters and demons here also need Lao Deng to withstand the pressure.

However, Jiangdong International Pictures' share is definitely the biggest piece of the pie.
(End of this chapter)