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

Chapter 1352 "Bullying the Weak and Fearing the Strong" Among the 85 Flowers

"To further promote innovation and development in the online film industry, Youku officially announced today that it will establish a deep strategic partnership with Feiyue Films."

Going forward, both parties will jointly invest resources to participate in the production and distribution of online films, striving to bring audiences more high-quality and diverse online film works…

As is well known, March is actually a slow period for film releases.

Especially with the decline in the film market's popularity, very few films are willing to schedule a March release.

Aside from low-budget art films, youth films, or Hollywood imports, domestic blockbusters definitely won't be released during this period.

Correspondingly, at this point in time, the film and television market rarely sees any major developments.

But to everyone's surprise, just as March began, Youku and Feiyue Films started some kind of "online movie" project.

Immediately, opinions within the industry were divided.

"How much of a splash can online movies make? They're just a synonym for shoddy productions. What are Youku and Feiyue up to?"

"What? Is Youku short of money? Aren't online movies just a dumping ground for bad films that make quick money?"

"Don't talk nonsense yet. Maybe Feiyue Films and Youku have come up with some good ideas. Let's wait and see."

"Several video platforms are making this, right? What's so new about it? It's just a low-budget project with a rather daring theme, a movie that can't be shown in theaters, isn't it?"

"Is this some kind of attempt to make online movies more high-quality? I don't understand, I really don't understand..."

Amid the commotion, several platforms, including iQiyi, Tencent Video, Mango TV, and LeTV, turned their attention to see what kind of trouble Feiyue Films and Youku were up to.

The sudden announcement, which seemed out of nowhere, has piqued everyone's curiosity.

At the same time, Feiyue Films.

On the circular screen in the conference room, external criticisms and comments were scrolling in real time, but Chen Fei calmly twirled his pen.

Gu Yongqiang glanced at the screen full of controversy and couldn't help but laugh: "Right now, everyone outside is guessing what big move we're planning. I bet nobody expected that we're actually paving the way for newcomers, haha."

"Actually, this is the biggest move!"

Chen Fei pressed the remote control, and the screen switched to a collection of student works from the Shanxi Film Academy.

As one scene after another flashed by, he said in a deep voice, "Traditional cinemas don't allow for trial and error; newcomers can't even get their scripts to the investors' desks."

However, online films have controllable costs, making them a good training ground. We can keep the budget for each online film under 1000 million yuan, so even if it fails, the losses will be within an acceptable range.

Upon hearing this, the head of the scriptwriting department nodded slightly and placed a stack of scripts by newcomers on the table: "These kids actually have some very good ideas in their minds, they just lack the opportunity to put them into practice."

Jia Zhangke, who also attended the meeting, picked up the script and flipped through it, not forgetting to comment: "The current film and television industry is too eager for quick success and instant benefits, and there are too few companies willing to spend time cultivating new talents."

Among my students, there are a few promising documentary filmmakers who might find a breakthrough in online films.

Tian Zhuangzhuang, who was sitting next to him, patted the table and said, "I think this plan is very good. When we were filming 'The Horse Thief,' weren't we also feeling our way across the river?"

Giving young people a stage is more important than anything else. Let those who make sarcastic remarks see that online films can also be high-quality! With more practice, they could even be shown in theaters.

Chen Yufu stroked his chin thoughtfully: "I suggest setting up a mentorship system, where a senior director is assigned to each project to mentor a newcomer, overseeing the entire process from script polishing to filming execution. This would reduce risks and quickly improve the newcomer's abilities."

Chen Fei nodded in agreement.

In his view, online films should never be a fallback for directors, but rather a springboard for talent development.

The school has trained so many children, but most of them don't actually have the opportunity to direct themselves and end up working behind the scenes.

Looking at the current film market, the number of directors who can truly make films that are both critically acclaimed and commercially successful can be counted on one hand.

If it weren't for the emergence of new talents like Shen Ao, Jiaozi, Lu Yang, and Guo Fan, the market would probably still be dominated by fifth and sixth generation directors.

As for newcomers, how easy is it for them to stand out?
Therefore, training new talent has become an urgent task.

Feiyue Film and Television's screenwriting department is constantly expanding, and the copyright department has a large backlog of novels waiting to be adapted, all of which need to be processed as soon as possible.

That's when Chen Fei came up with the idea of ​​using online movies as a channel.

Low cost, minimal investment, and simple review process make it perfect for aspiring directors to hone their skills.

As night deepened outside the window, the discussion grew even more heated.

This collaboration, which appears mysterious and even baffling to outsiders, is actually a reflection of Feiyue Films' desire for fresh talent.

While other platforms are still speculating about their commercial motives, Feiyue Films and Youku have already begun building a creative ladder for the future.

The supporters behind the scenes were none other than the higher-ups.

At the beginning of the year, Chen Fei criticized the market's frenzied pursuit of traffic at a conference, saying it would lead to negative developments. Some leaders listened to his words and hoped that he would take some feasible measures.

So he came up with this idea.

Regardless of whether it will work or not, let's give it a try first. After all, the industry always needs pioneers and leaders. We can't all be stuck in our ways and remain stagnant, can we?
……

"The comedy/sci-fi film 'The Lone Journey to the Moon,' co-produced by Happy Twist and Feiyue Films, directed by Zhang Chiyu, and starring Shen Teng, Ma Li, and Chang Yuan, officially wrapped up filming today at Shanxi Shanhe Film and Television City."

"Casting for 'The Journey Home' has begun..."

"The crime/action blockbuster 'Detective Wars,' controlled by Yinghuang, co-produced by Golden Harvest, directed by Wai Ka-fai, and starring Lau Ching-wan and Charlene Choi, has officially started filming."

"Huang Xiaoming's studio released a notice that he will co-star with Yuan Quan and Yu Feihong in the urban drama 'The Battle of Roses'."

"Yang Ying officially announced this morning that she will not be continuing her contract with Taiyang Chuanhe and has decided to sign with Yuekai Entertainment to begin a new chapter in her life..."

"Feng Xiaogang's new film 'Echo' has been officially approved, and the casting process will officially begin today."

The first ten days of March were almost over, but a lot of activity suddenly appeared in the industry.

Happy Twist, Feiyue Film & Television, Yinghuang, iQiyi... several companies are launching new projects.

Of course, only people within the industry would pay attention to this kind of news.

As for the attention of netizens, it is now all focused on the couple Huang Xiaoming and Yang Ying.

Since announcing their divorce before the Lunar New Year, the two have kept a low profile and haven't made any headlines or engaged in any public feuds or disputes typical of divorced couples.

Unexpectedly, once the Spring Festival buzz subsided, these two people jumped out of the public eye at the same time.

Huang Xiaoming officially announced his new TV series project, while Yang Ying completely left Taiyang Chuanhe and chose Jia Shikai's Yuekai Entertainment...

"Have these two completely severed ties?"

"Great! That's wonderful! My baby can finally be beautiful on her own now, and she won't have to be stuck at home by that greasy man anymore!"

"Tsk tsk, the canary has been released from its cage? I'm quite curious, what kind of development can Yang Ying have after leaving Huang Xiaoming?"

The couple has sparked heated discussions both inside and outside the entertainment industry, with people seemingly sensing animosity between them!
"Huang Xiaoming's side has already spread the word."

Inside the office, a remark by Su Guohai caught Chen Fei's attention.

He looked up, asking curiously, "What's that sound?"

"It's nothing much, it's just that Huang Xiaoming made it clear that he and Yang Ying have no relationship anymore and that he doesn't need to provide her with any conveniences out of consideration for her."

Chen Fei couldn't help but laugh.

This statement alone leads to the conclusion.

This couple certainly didn't break up because of a simple "breakdown in their relationship." If nothing unexpected happens, it must be due to some irreconcilable conflict.

The fact that Huang Xiaoming would release such information suggests that Yang Ying must have completely broken his heart.

"Chairman Chen, do we need anything on our end...?"

"No need, and there's no need for it."

Chen Fei didn't think that Yang Ying's acting skills were good enough to audition for a Feiyue Film and Television production.

If nothing unexpected happens, it will be time for Jia Shikai to provide her with resources.

Things turned out exactly as he expected.

Less than three days later, Yang Ying announced a variety show and a TV series project on her Weibo account.

"The Brave and Adorable Brother Visits His Sister" and "Twilight Romance".

Unfortunately, her luck seems to be a bit off.

The project had barely been announced and hadn't even had a chance to generate buzz when news of Yang Mi's three TV drama projects—"Fox Spirit Matchmaker," "Thank You Doctor," and "The 28 Law of Love"—starting production and flooding the news. Although all three were among the "Four Little Actresses" of the same era, Yang Ying is undoubtedly far behind Yang Mi, who is currently at the peak of her career.

Yuekai Entertainment.

At this moment, Yang Ying stared at the trending search term "Yang Mi's new drama starts filming" on her phone screen, her fingertips almost denting the phone.

"That damn woman! She's always been trying to steal my thunder, and now she's trying to steal it too! What is she trying to do?"

Behind his desk, Jia Shikai listened to the complaint and casually remarked, "Most of the other actresses born in the 85s are in the Feiyue Film and Television camp."

Liu Yifei needs no introduction. Jing Tian, ​​Zhao Liying, and Shu Chang are all top stars of Feiyue Film & Television. Liu Shishi is also in the lead role, and "Sicario 2" is coming out soon.

Faced with these competitors, let alone her, even the entire Jiaxing Group combined wouldn't be enough to defeat Feiyue Pictures with a single finger..."

Yang Ying wasn't stupid; she quickly realized what was going on: "So she did this on purpose to put me down?"

"Yes."

"Damn it! That filthy woman!"

Just as her acting career was finally seeing a glimmer of hope, she was deliberately targeted, which infuriated Yang Ying.

Seeing this, Jia Shikai got up and came to her side, pressing down on her trembling shoulders, his tone soothing: "Have you forgotten our plan?"

First, build national recognition through variety shows, then establish a reputation through dramas… “Brave and Adorable Brother and Sister” has already been booked for the summer prime time slot, and the platform is giving it more sponsorship resources than Yang Mi’s variety shows. If you just endure this difficult period, spring will eventually come.”

"Then what should I do now?"

“Take it slow. First, rebuild your fan base. I will arrange for a public relations and marketing team to gradually tailor a comeback plan for you.”

"it is good."

Yang Ying suppressed her anger, stood up, picked up her bag, and walked out.

"What are you going to do?" Jia Shikai pressed.

“I’ve booked a class with an acting teacher. Since those haters say I have bad acting skills and can only stare, I’m going to prove them wrong. I, Yang Ying, can also act.”

"Haha, good, that's ambitious."

Jia Shikai watched her leave with great satisfaction.

Signing Yang Ying was, in fact, a gamble for him.

He needs to use his connections to find resources and acting opportunities for the other party, thereby taking a cut and profiting from them.

If everything goes smoothly, then both sides will benefit.

But what if this is a hopeless case...?

Jia Shikai shook his head, banishing those chaotic thoughts from his mind.

No if!

Yang Ying was, after all, one of the actresses born in 85, and she had popularity and buzz.

He simply couldn't believe that things could get any worse than this.
Even Meng Ziyi, that obscure celebrity who took the controversial route, was sent to the Feiyue Film and Television project. Could it be any harder for Yang Ying to make a comeback?

Two actresses born in 85 have actually started competing with each other, which is definitely an interesting thing for netizens who love to gossip.

However, to everyone's surprise, there was an even bigger bombshell to come!
On March 8, Barbie Hsu (Da S) confirmed her marriage to Koo Chun-wah by forwarding a screenshot of his post through her studio.

Subsequently, Koo Chun-hwa published a long article on social media, stating that after learning of Barbie Hsu's divorce, he immediately contacted her, and the two subsequently decided to get married.

As soon as this news broke, Wang Xiaofei's Weibo account was flooded with comments from netizens expressing surprise and confusion over the speed at which Barbie Hsu remarried.

Subsequently, the man and woman, along with their families, engaged in a series of public spats on Weibo.

Little S even posted a video of Koo Chun-wah on social media, publicly announcing that he was her brother-in-law and revealing that her mother had accepted her new brother-in-law.

Afterwards, Little S directly criticized Wang Xiaofei and Zhang Lan on her official Weibo account, saying that their son didn't want to see his biological father...

Both parties come and go, it’s so lively!
But just a few days later, the official report stated that Deng Lun, a popular young actor, evaded and underpaid personal income tax by fabricating business transactions and changing the nature of his income between 19 and 20, amounting to as much as 1.06 million yuan.

It's important to know that tax issues are a major taboo in the entertainment industry these days, and any celebrity who gets involved will definitely face consequences.

After the incident was exposed, several brands that endorsed Deng Lun terminated their contracts with him, his social media accounts were blocked, and his film and television culture studio was also greatly affected.

The phenomenon of "one whale fall brings forth countless life forms" has occurred once again.

At the same time, industry insiders suddenly discovered that since the emergence of the "Four Big and One Small" traffic pattern, actors in the industry seem to have been experiencing a series of scandals.

This has made many people nervous. If things continue to collapse, will the entertainment and film industry face a crisis of "trust avalanche"?

As negative news such as tax evasion, infidelity, and academic fraud continues to bombard the public eye, more and more celebrities are having their halos torn off, revealing their unsavory side.

In the past, audiences regarded celebrities as role models and were willing to pay for their works and endorsements, hoping to find spiritual comfort and beautiful aspirations in the world of film and television.

However, repeated "building collapses" are relentlessly destroying this trust.

Audiences are no longer willing to easily believe in the charm of the characters portrayed by actors, and have begun to question whether every line they say and every smile they give in front of the camera is just a carefully designed "persona performance".

For film and television production companies, a production that has cost a fortune may be boycotted due to negative news about the lead actor, resulting in a complete loss.

At the same time, investors will become more cautious, and the creative vitality and capital injection of the entire industry will be suppressed.

If this continues, the reputation and market share that the entertainment and film industry has painstakingly built up over the years will inevitably crumble!

After all, who would be willing to pay for an industry full of deception and bad examples?
The entertainment and film industry, having lost trust, is like a kite with a broken string. No matter how glamorous its appearance, it will eventually lose its way in the storm and fall into an abyss where no one cares...

"We don't have any cooperation with this Deng Lun, do we?"

At Feiyue Film and Television, Chen Fei looked curiously at his secretary.

The secretary shook her head. "No."

"That's good."

Chen Fei nodded, then immediately put the matter out of his mind.

The spotlight is getting brighter and brighter; mistakes can't be covered up.

Such situations will only increase in the future!
Fortunately, Feiyue Films currently collaborates with relatively reliable actors, which has prevented many losses.

However, Huanrui Century is in a terrible situation!
First it was Li Xiaolu, then Zheng Shuang, then Jia Guangtao, and now it's Deng Lun.

This drama is practically becoming a symbol of celebrity scandals in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Only the male lead, Li Yifeng, and the female lead, Yang Mi, haven't had any problems yet.

Thanks to suppression from officials and certain individuals within the industry, Deng Lun's case did not have a widespread impact, but it did serve as a wake-up call for many.

What goes around comes around.

Not not reporting, time is not here!
On March 18, the highly anticipated Hollywood import, "The Batman," was officially released.

This is Warner Bros.' flagship project this year, and it has already grossed $2 million at the box office since its release in North America.

However, after the film was released in mainland China, it suddenly started to fail to adapt to local conditions.

"It's already 2022, and we're still watching a dark, oppressive, gloomy, and long Batman movie. Whose fault is this?"

"Is it really necessary to film a 175-minute movie with this kind of plot?"

"Terrible review! Terrible review! DC is getting worse and worse!"

The box office was 2095 million on the first day, 3111 million on the second day, and 1869 million on the third day...

The lukewarm reception of the blockbuster film has left many in the industry feeling inexplicably uneasy.

Hollywood blockbusters that once swept the global box office with their stunning special effects and grand scenes are now facing a cold reception in the domestic market, with their screening rates and attendance rates continuing to decline.

Even many highly anticipated superhero movies ultimately failed to break even at the box office.

Behind this phenomenon, it seems, lies not only the failure of individual films, but also a reflection of a certain change in the global film market landscape.

However, before anyone could even begin to ponder the reasons behind this change, the nominees for the 75th Cannes Film Festival's main competition were suddenly announced.

A quick glance reveals a sensation across the internet!

(End of this chapter)