China Entertainment's Standout

Chapter 983 The Walking Succubus, Nolan Out of the Game
"How Long Will I Love U" grossed 1.29 million yuan on its opening day, surpassing "Black Panther" to become the daily champion!

"The biggest dark horse after the Spring Festival season has emerged: a new film from Jiangdong hits the big screen and successfully overtakes Marvel's superhero blockbuster 'Black Panther'!"

"Meet Haidilao, meet your little moments of happiness! Xu Guangtou makes a surprise cameo appearance as the Haidilao noodle chef in 'How Long Will I Love U.' Show your movie ticket at the restaurant to receive a free bowl of the same noodles and related services!"

"Newcomer director Su Lun rose to fame overnight, and another young female director from the Jiangdong faction has successfully risen to prominence!"

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Zhou Yutang is at various parties and social events in North America, promoting "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, while the domestic film and television industry remains bustling.

The battle for box office supremacy during the Spring Festival holiday is not yet over, and the film market is already seeing renewed competition.

Aside from the sweet princess's "Pacific Rim: Uprising" at the end of the month, there are several other imported blockbusters such as "Ready Player One," "All the Money in the World," "The Shape of Water," and "Tomb Raider."

What deserves the most praise is Marvel's ambitious plans, which have been in the works for many years and have finally come to fruition.

First, there's "Black Panther," released in March, and then "Avengers: Infinity War," scheduled for its global premiere in April. Both have received rave reviews from various professional media outlets.

They have already launched a massive propaganda campaign in China.

It's another superhero gathering and another premiere promotion.

The Chinese film market is such a huge pie that even Hollywood's film giants find it incredibly tempting.

The outside world is paying great attention to "Black Panther," with experts and film critics alike regarding it as a major hit in March.

In fact,
This is also true.

The film "Black Panther" was released in North America and other overseas regions as early as the 16th of last month.

It raked in a whopping $7580 million at the box office on its opening day, directly clashing with "Fifty Shades Freed" in North America.

It even surpassed "Captain America 3" and ranked 8th in the North American box office history for a single day, and is also the third highest-grossing Marvel film on its opening day!

And so it is a movie with a Black superhero as the protagonist.

For the vast Black community, it's not just a simple superhero popcorn movie; it represents a profound sense of cultural identity and is of great significance.

During this period, it was constantly touted abroad, with a 96% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, an 88% audience score, and incredibly high ratings from major professional film critics.

It was so accurate it couldn't be more accurate, it made the black guy instantly climax.

Celebrities such as LeBron James, Beyoncé & Jay-Z, and Serena Williams all showed their support for the film on social media and publicly booked screenings to show their support.

unfortunately,

This approach won't work in the country.

A film of the scale of "Black Panther" with a box office of 1.08 million yuan on its opening day would hardly be considered a blockbuster today.

Instead, it became a stepping stone for "How Long Will I Love U".

Zhou Yutang only glanced at it and didn't pay much attention to it.

He had no interest in Black men, and Marvel's plans had absolutely nothing to do with him.

However, the clash between these two titans caused a large number of domestic films released at the same time to fail miserably.

Low-budget films such as "Girls 2", "Love in the Universe", and "Falling Around" tried to capitalize on the tail end of the Spring Festival season, but none of them survived.

even,

Even Zhou Yutang's Oscar rival, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," was suppressed to a box office of just over three million on its opening day in mainland China.

Surprisingly, a patriotic documentary also managed to gain traction.

The documentary "Amazing China," produced under the leadership of CCTV, grossed 4837 million yuan on its opening day, delivering a fairly impressive result.

Hollywood in March is probably the center of global media attention.

Because the Oscars season is about to reach its climax.

Outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, a hundred-meter-long red carpet was laid out in advance, and a canopy was also set up to prevent rain.

The railings on both sides kept the huge crowds of media and spectators at bay.

A burly, imposing black man in uniform was maintaining order.

This kind of grand spectacle is indeed far more exciting than the Golden Globe Awards.

Zhou Yutang sat in the extended limousine, legs crossed, accompanied by Bob and Joaquin Phoenix. Tonight, he would be walking the red carpet with the Joker cast.

"Zhou, why aren't you nervous at all?"

Bob, ever the old man, shamelessly joked about the newly crowned Golden Globe Best Actor: "Look at Joaquin, he's so nervous he can't breathe, haha."

"Okay, I have to admit it."

Jack Phoenix raised his hand and admitted frankly, "I was a little nervous."

Zhou Yutang patted him on the shoulder: "Relax, there will be opportunities."

Stepping out of the Beverly Hills hotel, the Oscars, the highest honor for actors, seemed within reach.

Phoenix Boy, on the contrary, had a subtle feeling of wanting to win but being afraid of losing.

After all, it's one of the most influential film awards in the United States.

Even though Phoenix had previously swept almost all the major and minor awards, such as the Directors Guild Awards, Critics' Circle Awards, and Golden Globes, the honor represented by the Academy Awards is incomparable to those other awards.

The most prestigious social events, of course, wouldn't be complete without the red carpet.

Wonder Woman Gal Gadot showed off her beautiful legs in a shimmering Givenchy gown, while Jennifer Lawrence opted for an elegant look in a Dior 2018 early autumn dress.
As for last year's Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway, she wore a Louis Vuitton suit, paired with short hair, looking clean and sharp.
If you wear a low-cut, see-through top, I'll wear a slit that goes all the way up to my thigh.

A hundred flowers bloom, vying for beauty.

The female stars competed in a display of sexiness, offering a feast for the eyes.
However, instead of female celebrities vying for attention, Zhou Yutang was somewhat surprised to see Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his wife appear on the red carpet.

"Dear Basketball" by Kobe Bryant was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards.

"Zhou, it's our turn."

"Let's go then."

The flashing lights started going off the moment the doors of the extended luxury car opened.

There's a reason why people call Zhou Yutang a born entertainer.

The average person simply cannot withstand the high frequency and intensity of flashing lights.

Even many professionally trained models and artists can't help but blink frequently or close their eyes briefly.

This level of intense light will trigger the human body's most instinctive protective reflex!
However, Zhou Yutang demonstrated extraordinary willpower and facial muscle control, with his top-notch bone structure supporting a cool and handsome face that was flawless from every angle.

A casual snapshot, and the raw image is breathtakingly beautiful.

The official live stream on Bilibili (a Chinese video-sharing website) in China erupted in cheers the moment Zhou Yutang walked the red carpet.
"Well done, Grand Admiral! You did not disgrace the Jiangdong Navy!"

"As expected of the emperor of unedited photos, he's so handsome that I can't even close my legs."

"I feel like even Li Zicheng isn't as handsome as Governor Zhou."

"Peak Leonardo DiCaprio could still put up a fight, but not so good now."

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The live chat was flooded with comments, but the viewers didn't care.

In fact, most people didn't even recognize the Hollywood stars, but they started making a fuss when they saw Governor Zhou. "Zhou, how was it walking the Oscars red carpet?"

A large-breasted female reporter, using her large buttocks to block her way, managed to get in front of Zhou Yutang and hand him the small recording equipment.

It has to be said that female reporters do sometimes have an advantage.

Zhou Yutang's gaze lingered only on Lei's double-sized breasts for a moment, then he shrugged and casually smiled, "You know, I've walked the red carpets of Berlin, Cannes, and Venice. The Oscars felt no different, except for being interviewed by a beautiful lady."

"Thank you, you are a true gentleman."

The female reporter, Da Lei, asked with a smile, "Congratulations to 'Joker' for receiving 12 nominations. How many awards do you think it will win tonight?"

No woman dislikes receiving affirmation about her appearance from others, especially from a man of Zhou Yutang's caliber.

"I think it deserves all the awards."

Zhou Yutang spoke fluent English, saying confidently: "Of course, this is just my opinion. It's not that other films aren't good enough. In fact, being nominated proves that they are all excellent films."

Personally, I really enjoy using film to depict social systems and issues related to the plight of the underprivileged. These are the very issues that will make America great again and are key to making the world a better place.”

Wow, that's a grand vision!

Da Lei nodded repeatedly, his eyes sparkling.

The reporters standing nearby all looked on with awe and respect, as if they had learned a great lesson.

They were almost driven crazy by Zhou Yutang's talk.

What, you want to make America great again?

"Mr. Zhou, do you think you have a chance to win Best Director?"

While the blonde bombshell's skills were on cooldown, another sweet-looking female reporter in a business suit asked a question.

Before he could reply, old Bob leaned over and chimed in, "In my opinion, someone like Zhou will succeed no matter what he does. He has a great chance tonight, hahaha!"

This old man is really a bit arrogant.

However, for media reporters, this kind of controversial topic is exactly what they want, and their eyes light up.

There is an old Chinese saying.

Zhou Yutang's gaze was deep, and he chuckled softly: "It's a matter of 'if I win, I'm lucky; if I lose, it's fate.' Winning the award is certainly the best outcome, but..."

His exceptionally handsome face always wore a polite smile, and he appeared composed, confident, and exuding a powerful aura when facing the media.

The brief interview finally came to an end, and Zhou Yutang didn't forget to give the blonde, outrageous female reporter a bright smile: "Have a beautiful day too, Ms. Sarah."

"Thank you."

Watching the big, leopard-like woman bite her lip, her eyes practically bulging with fine threads of emotion.

It seemed as if Zhou Yutang would kneel down at the feet of her suit pants with just a flick of his finger, and Old Bob next to him gave Zhou Yutang a thumbs up.

Is this the power of a master of romance?
She's practically a walking succubus, possessing the power of charm at level nine—truly terrifying.

The old man knew what was important. On such an important day as today, he had no thoughts of women. He pulled Zhou Yutang aside and asked, "Zhou, to be honest, I think you have a very good chance of winning Best Director tonight."

"Bob, your optimism is so endearing."

Zhou Yutang patted Lao Deng's arm.

"Walter?"

"You should know the rules of the game better than I do."

Zhou Yutang's smile remained calm.

If you don't have absolute strength and can't have absolute control over the rules, then act according to this rule system.

So, just enjoy tonight.

Even after entering the venue, many celebrities still came up to greet Zhou Yutang.

Jiangdong has already planted a flag in Hollywood, becoming a new dark force outside of the major Hollywood giants.

Take Dakota Johnson, the lead actress in the Fifty Shades series, for example. She was originally just an unknown actress, and there are plenty of actresses like her in Hollywood.

She rose to fame overnight thanks to the 50 Degrees series orchestrated behind the scenes by Zhou Yutang.

Dakota Johnson's current salary demands have reached the level of a second-tier Hollywood star, making him a fortune.

Not to mention Joaquin Phoenix, who asked for a maximum salary of $2000 million after Joker.

A director like Zhou Yutang, who has the ability to elevate actors' careers, is undoubtedly someone that all celebrities who want to take their acting careers to the next level need to flatter and fawn over.

After a series of greetings, Zhou Yutang and the "Joker" crew took their seats near the front row.

"OK, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Oscars."

As the prelude to the awards ceremony faded, spotlights illuminated the entire stage. Tonight marks Jimmy Kimmel's second consecutive year hosting the Oscars.

This guy is very quick-witted. He started off with a self-deprecating joke: "This year, we'll definitely announce the Best Picture winner first, and then award the Best Actor winner, or vice versa!"

The audience immediately erupted in quiet chuckles.

Last year, the Oscar for Best Picture was awarded to the wrong person, causing a minor blunder and making things quite embarrassing.

His self-deprecating humor livened up the atmosphere.

He chattered away with American humor, got the party under control, and the awards ceremony officially began.

"Alright, I'm sure you all don't have the patience to listen to my rambling anymore, so let's get into the awards ceremony."

Similar to a typical awards ceremony, the four most important awards—Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Film—are presented last.

The awards placed at the very top are all technical awards.

However, there were exceptions.

Sometimes the best supporting actor and actress awards are moved to the front.

Just like today.

"Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri!"

"Wow!"

As the award presenter Viola Davis announced the final results, a bewildered Sam Rockwell was immediately projected onto the large screen on stage.

Happiness comes so suddenly.

The crew members around him were all smiles, and after a few seconds of stunned silence, the guy finally stood up from his seat.

Wow!
This year's Oscars are packed with strong contenders. "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" won the Best Screenplay award at Venice, and then went on to win four Golden Globe awards: Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Screenplay. It is also the most popular film tonight at the Oscars.

Zhou Yutang applauded from the audience, acknowledging that it was indeed a good work.

Next up are Best Makeup and Costume Design and Best Costume Design, which were won by "Darkest Hour" and "Phantom Thread" respectively, and were well-deserved.

After the Best Documentary award, a small climax finally arrived tonight.

Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" won three technical awards, including Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Editing.

Seeing this, Zhou Yutang and Old Bob beside him exchanged a smile.
"Nolan is out."

(End of this chapter)