It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1340 The Wilderness and the Wandering Earth 2!

"Try to stagger your schedules and avoid having them all in one place. It's best to have at least two weeks between them."

Inside the meeting room, Chen Fei went over the important points while confirming the film's release date with the publicity team.

Since the release date for "Mystery of Antiques" has been set for December 3rd, the immediately following date of December 10th cannot be chosen.

If the distance is too close, it will definitely cause problems.

Competing with other companies is fine, but competing with your own partners is just infighting, isn't it?

"Then why don't we schedule 'Sheep Without a Shepherd 2' for December 17th?" Lu Yang suggested from the side.

Chen Fei didn't reply, but turned to Su Guohai and asked, "Does Happy Twist also have a few movies coming out? Have the release dates been confirmed?"

Su Guohai nodded slightly: "Yes, it's confirmed. There will be a film called 'This Killer Isn't So Calm' during next year's Spring Festival season."

Who are our competitors?

"Currently confirmed are 'The Four Seas' and 'Boonie Bears: Back to Earth,' but there is no news about the others."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei pondered for a moment and immediately made a decision: "We will release 'Sheep Without a Shepherd 2' during the Lunar New Year holiday and 'Miracle: Stupid Kid' during the Spring Festival holiday. We will release them separately and strive to have a film controlled by us released in each period."

"it is good."

Everyone nodded in unison.

Lu Yang immediately stood up and said, "I'll contact Xiao Yang, Zhou Xun, Zhang Songwen, and Liu Yijun, and we'll start the publicity campaign right away."

It's already the end of October, and there's still more than a month until the Lunar New Year film season, so it's definitely time to start the promotional campaign.

"Go."

Chen Fei waved his hand, then discussed next year's project with Su Guohai and Zhong Lifang.

"I currently have two projects in hand: one is 'In the Octagonal Cage', which is a collaboration with Wang Baoqiang, and the other is 'Lone on the Moon', which is about to start filming and is a collaboration with Happy Twist."

Zhong Lifang flipped through the documents and gave a brief report.

Su Guohai then added, "The projects 'The Journey Home' and 'Sicario 2' have been approved, but preparations have not yet begun, and they are currently in the inventory of projects awaiting filming."

The cooperation with Fantawild is going smoothly. The site selection for the first batch of parks has been completed, and the next step is for both parties to jointly fund the construction.

Both "The Return to the South China Sea" and "Chang'an: Three Thousand Miles" are progressing smoothly and are expected to launch in the second half of next year...

While listening to the report, Chen Fei sorted through the documents handed to him by Zhong Lifang and Su Guohai.

Upcoming film projects: Sheep Without a Shepherd 2, Miracle Kid, This Killer Is Not Calm, and Boonie Bears: After Earth.

Projects currently in production: "The Return of the South China Sea", "Chang'an 30,000 Miles", "Parasite", and "Ne Zha".

Upcoming projects: "In the Octagonal Cage", "The Journey Home", and "The Wandering Earth 2".

Projects to be launched: "The Journey Home" and "Sicario 2".

After finishing the preparations, he immediately arranged, "Kang Honglei can give the 'Returning Home on a Long Journey' project a try. He is quite good at making patriotic films."

Let Shen Ao direct "Sicario 2." He's more familiar with the situation abroad, and it's a safer choice to film this kind of subject matter.

"Okay." Su Guohai wrote it all down in his notebook.

Chen Fei then looked at Zhong Lifang and asked, "What stage is Bao Qiang's 'In the Octagonal Cage' at now? Are the script adjustments still not finalized?"

"The script is finalized, and he is currently negotiating with the club and other potential child actors. He personally went to discuss these matters, and we should have a result in the next few days."

Zhong Lifang has been following up on this project closely and attaches great importance to it. Almost every time there is a breakthrough, she will promptly push forward the next step of the plan.

"Take the script to the review office when you have some free time," Chen Fei instructed.

"Okay, Mr. Chen."

With the film project settled smoothly, Chen Fei went to the television department and chatted with Jiang Xuerou.

"The Sword and the Brocade" is about to conclude, and has officially entered the ranks of blockbuster dramas.

The filming of "Tales of the Tang Dynasty" is about to begin, while the filming of "The Wind Blows Through the Summer" is nearing its end.

Preparations for "Joy of Life 2", "The Beginning", and "Hunter's Guide to Crime" are all proceeding smoothly.

Under Jiang Xuerou's leadership, all projects in the TV drama department are progressing smoothly.

"The project team has recently identified some more copyrighted works and is adapting them for future use."

Jiang Xuerou took out a document and deliberately handed it to Chen Fei for a glance.

"The Long Moon Shines Brightly," "Jade Bones Remain Distant," "Longing for Each Other," "Lotus Pavilion"...

Looking around, most of them are novels that were taken from the female-oriented online literature platform.

Chen Fei had heard of some of them, and some looked familiar, but he couldn't remember them at the moment.

However, he still trusted Jiang Xuerou's judgment quite a bit. After years of skillfully using popular actors, she usually had an intuitive sense of whether a project was good or bad.

In addition, Feiyue Films has a dedicated project evaluation team, which can ensure that every project produced is above the quality standard.

"Oh, right."

Jiang Xuerou suddenly remembered something and took out a script from the safe under her desk.

"This is a script written by Xu Jizhou. It's about criminal investigation, anti-gang crime, and crime. He sent it to me to see if we'd be interested in collaborating with him."

Criminal investigation? Anti-gang operation? Crime genre?

Chen Fei raised an eyebrow slightly; this subject matter was not easy to handle!
Since the release of "In the Name of the People", the authorities have been very strict in their censorship of film and television works of this kind.

Once a certain standard is exceeded, the application is immediately rejected, with no chance for a second review.

"Let me see."

Chen Fei reached out and took the script, took a closer look, and his heart skipped a beat.

Good guy!
It's "The Storm"!
At that moment, he suddenly remembered that Xu Jizhou was both the screenwriter and director of "Raging Storm".

This person is quite talented. He graduated from the Directing Department of the Central Academy of Drama and wrote and directed the classic work "The Indelible Number" 10 years ago.

If Huang Haibo hadn't gotten into trouble, this drama would definitely have been a classic, just like "My Chief and My Regiment" and "Soldiers Sortie"!

While he was pondering, he had already opened the script.

"The Storm" uses three time points—2000, 2006, and 2021—to recount the 21-year battle between criminal police officer An Xin and Gao Qiqiang, a representative of organized crime.

In 2000, An Xin, a rookie criminal police officer, helped Gao Qiqiang, a fishmonger who was being bullied by the Tang brothers, on New Year's Eve. Gao Qiqiang thus tasted the "sweetness" that power brings.

Later, in order to help his younger brother Gao Qisheng with his business, he got involved in a murder-for-hire case. Through Chen Shuting's introduction, he became Tai Shu's godfather and successfully rose to power.

An Xin, on the other hand, was frustrated because her master Cao Chuang was shot and killed by Gao Qiqiang's assassin Lao Mo, but she had no evidence to arrest Gao Qiqiang.

Then in 2006, Gao Qiqiang had a dispute with village chief Li Youtian and others over the demolition of Mang Village. Li Youtian and his son were killed one after another. Gao Qisheng was wanted for murder and drug trafficking. In order to protect his younger brother, Gao Qiqiang joined Zhao Lidong's forces and was forced to kill policeman Li Xiang and Tan Siyan who reported him.

Knowing he had no way out, Gao Qisheng jumped off a building with Li Xiang in his arms, committing suicide to clear his brother of suspicion.

After that, Gao Qiqiang became the boss of the largest criminal gang in Jinghai City, while An Xin was demoted to a traffic police officer and broke up with his girlfriend Meng Yu.

In 21, the state launched the "Crackdown on Protective Umbrellas and Dismantle the Network" campaign. The guidance team came to Jinghai, where An Xin, Xu Zhong, Ji Ze and others worked together to solve cases. The case of Gao Qiqiang's stepson shooting an official was uncovered, and Yang Jian's embezzlement, Jiang Tian's criminal group, and the government protection network headed by Zhao Lidong were exposed one after another.

Gao Qiqiang was eventually reported and arrested by his adopted daughter Huang Yao, and Jinghai City finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel and returned to the right track!

The script is exceptionally well-written; it's truly a masterpiece.

However, due to timeline and authenticity considerations, getting the script approved and even obtaining a screening license after filming is no easy task.

This is precisely why Xu Jizhou chose to approach Feiyue Films.

If we're talking about which film and television company has the most influence within the industry, Feiyue Film and Television would claim to be second to none, and no other private film and television company would dare to claim the top spot!

It's no exaggeration to say that even China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group might not have the same prestige as Feiyue Film & Television in certain situations.

"The story is very well written." Chen Fei closed the script and gave his conclusion.

Jiang Xue rubbed her head, waiting for him to continue.

"We could try submitting it for review, and while we're at it, contact Gu Yongqiang and have him talk to the publicity managers of those official departments on behalf of Youku. I believe some people will be interested."

"Like 'In the Name of the People' back then?" Jiang Xuerou still clearly remembers that this drama had the backing of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and its backing was extremely strong!

"Correct."

Chen Fei nodded slightly, then gave some instructions before turning to leave.

Taking advantage of the ample time available today, he decided to take a stroll through all the departments.

The special effects department is mainly working on materials from "The Return of the South China Sea" and "The Wandering Earth 2".

The animation department is mainly working on two projects: "Chang'an 30,000 Miles" and "Ne Zha".

Everything is proceeding smoothly and the progress is encouraging.

Chen Fei left the company satisfied and went straight home.

He has a few days off now, which allows him to spend more time with his wife and son.

Once October is over, we'll immediately have to follow up on the opening and closing ceremonies of the Asian Games, and I'll probably be extremely busy again.

Before we knew it, it was July 29th.

The Hollywood blockbuster "No Time to Die" has been released online.

However, this year's imported blockbusters seem to be just like the Hollywood market, failing to make any waves and all of them being weak and powerless.

Last week, Dune's opening day box office was only 3917 million, and after only one week of release, the daily box office has dropped to 600 million.

And this week's "No Time to Die" wasn't much better.

The film grossed 4952 million yuan on its opening day, with a Maoyan rating of 8.6 and a Douban rating of 7.4.

It's as if, after a certain point, Hollywood blockbusters suddenly became spineless and could no longer stand up for themselves.

After a quick glance at the film reviews, Chen Fei knew that the movie's box office performance was unlikely to be good.

He then quickly shifted his attention to other latest news.

"Last night, the patriotic film 'The Revolutionary,' produced by Huanxi Media, directed by Guan Hu, and starring Li Yifeng, Han Geng, Ma Shaoan, and others, officially ended its run. After 30 days of release, it has grossed a total of 4.36 million RMB."

"The disaster/action film 'Peak Explosion,' produced by China Film Group, directed by Li Jun, and starring Zhu Yilong, Huang Zhizhong, and Chen Shu, has grossed a total of 7.38 million yuan in 30 days and has been completely removed from theaters."

The official Weibo account of "The Battle at Lake Changjin" has announced a key extension, which will be extended to 24:11 on November 30. All major cinemas are requested to respond immediately upon receiving the notice.

As of now, the film's total box office has exceeded 50 billion RMB! It is expected to break the 60 billion RMB mark!

"The costume/martial arts drama 'The Sword and the Brocade,' produced by Feiyue Film & Television, directed by Song Xiaofei, and starring Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Hu Jun, Zhang Tianai, Ding Xiaoying, Meng Ziyi, and others, officially concluded last night!"

During its run on Youku, the show garnered over 8 billion views, held the top spot on the daily charts for 35 consecutive days, and achieved over 100 million views per day for 30 consecutive days…

Another wave of huge profits!
This time, not only the major film and television companies and their competitors, but also netizens felt a strong sense of emotion!

"They've won so badly! Feiyue Films is really amazing. From the summer vacation to National Day, not a single project of theirs has been unprofitable."

"Good heavens! I can't believe how happy I am working at Feiyue Films. Every project we make is a success, and the bonuses must be plentiful!"

"All I know is that Director Chen is truly amazing! He built his empire from scratch; it's as if he had divine assistance!"

"Look, Feiyue Films has released another release date announcement!"

"I saw it. 'Sheep Without a Shepherd 2' and 'Miracle: The Stupid Kid,' one for the Lunar New Year and one for the Spring Festival. Tsk tsk, just as I expected."

Amidst the heated discussions online, Jiao Hongfen at China Film Group Corporation was discussing the release date of "Cliff Walkers" with his subordinates.

He originally had his eye on December 17th as well.

But now, seeing the official announcement of the release date for "Sheep Without a Shepherd 2", my heart skipped a beat!
"Phew! Luckily it wasn't released. If it had caught up with this, it would have been a huge problem."

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately ordered, "Let's release 'Cliff Walkers' on December 24th. It will have the hype of the Lunar New Year season and also catch up with the New Year's Day season, which is just right."

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances and had no objections.

Are they going to compete with Feiyue Film & Television for traffic, market share, and popularity?

Are you kidding me?
That's practically suicide!
"Meeting adjourned. Remember to contact Yimou and ask him to take some time to follow up on the publicity work."

Jiao Hongfen stood up and walked out, pondering whether he could use Zhang Yimou's popularity and influence as the director of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony to help boost the box office of "Cliff Walkers".
The night passed, and it was now the last day of October.

With the official announcement that "Cliff Walkers" will be released on December 24, other companies could no longer sit still and issued their own release announcements.

"The Lion Boys" is officially scheduled for release on December 17th, a story of young people chasing their dreams and turning the tide against all odds!

"The movie 'Love Myth,' starring Xu Zheng, Ma Yili, and Wu Yue, has been officially announced to be released on December 24. The drama of three women is about to begin."

"Xue Xiaolu, together with Huang Bo, Jia Ling, and Zhu Yilong, released a release date announcement for 'Embrace You Through the Cold Winter,' which will be released on December 31, making a New Year's Eve promise to the audience."

"Li Mao as the Crown Prince, see you on January 1st."

At this point, almost all the movies scheduled for release during the Lunar New Year and New Year's Day holidays have made an appearance.

In an instant, promotional campaigns from major films swept across the country like a tidal wave.

The trailer for "Cliff Walkers" was released first, featuring the lead actors Yu Hewei and Zhang Yi facing off with guns in a snowy landscape. The tagline "Espionage in the shadows, a bloody battle to the death" sparked much discussion.

"Lion Boys" launched a series of short videos titled "Grassroots Comeback," showcasing the boys practicing dance diligently in the streets and alleys. The slogan "Not accepting fate is our fate" resonated deeply with the audience.

The drama "Love Myth" features dialogue in Shanghainese. Behind-the-scenes footage of the three leading ladies, Ma Yili, Wu Yue, and Ni Hongjie, playfully bickering with each other has been released, and their down-to-earth yet sharp lines have quickly become a trending topic.

"Embrace You Through the Cold Winter" combines the background of the pandemic with a montage of real medical staff interviews and movie clips. The volunteer characters played by Jia Ling and Huang Bo are heartwarming and inspiring, and the hashtag #UseLoveToDispelTheColdWinter# has garnered over 100 million views.

"Li Mao as the Crown Prince" takes comedy as its breakthrough point. The posters of Chang Yuan and Allen with their "contrasting appearances" are full of fun. The film also held a series of offline comedy talk show roadshows, igniting the joyful atmosphere of the New Year's Day film season in advance.

With each film studio employing its own unique strategies, the battle for viewership is intensifying, and audiences are eagerly anticipating the upcoming cinematic extravaganza.

Just then, Chen Fei arrived at the filming location of "The Wandering Earth 2" in Shanhe Film and Television City.

After warmly shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with Wu Yue, Liu Dehua, Li Xuejian, Sha Yi, and other main cast members, he followed Guo Fan to inspect the "Wandering Earth: Space Project," which had been in preparation for a year!

In the vast filming location, a huge model of a planetary engine stands tall, its metal supports crisscrossing and gleaming with a cold, mechanical luster.

The streets of the underground city are filled with neon signs and holographic projections, and the realistic details make you feel like you are in a future world.

There's also the magnificent Navigator space station model, with its sophisticated instrument panel and intricate piping exuding a futuristic feel.

As Guo Fan walked, he said, "All preparations are complete, and I'm ready to officially start filming tomorrow."

Chen Fei asked curiously, "Aren't you going to hold a launch event?"

"No way! Everything here needs to be kept secret. We can't reveal it until the movie is released. We can't let the media leak it out."

"Okay, then let's do it your way."

Chen Fei didn't have any objections.

Anyway, the Wandering Earth movie series is popular enough that even without a press conference, just issuing a notice is enough to generate a lot of traffic and buzz!

After inspecting the set, the entire crew gathered for a pre-production meal that evening.

On stage, Guo Fan, holding a wine glass, looked firmly at the crowd and announced loudly: "After so much preparation, tomorrow, 'The Wandering Earth 2' will officially begin filming! Ladies and gentlemen! Let's create another world-shaking sci-fi miracle together!"

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Immediately, enthusiastic applause erupted at the scene, and everyone's eyes were filled with anticipation and fighting spirit!

The first "Wandering Earth" film grossed 66 billion yuan at the box office, and the second film is sure to be far superior in quality.

Many people are already looking forward to it.

If we can achieve a box office of 70 billion or even 80 billion, it would be a feat that will go down in film history!
(End of this chapter)