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

Chapter 1437 Yang Mi's Glorious Ambition, Jiaxing's Sinking...

"Chairman Chen, the bureau just sent a notice saying that our company's film 'All or Nothing' has been the subject of numerous complaints..."

Inside the set of "The Three-Body Problem," the scene for "Operation Guzheng" had just been set up in the green screen studio.

Chen Fei was checking the camera angles against the storyboard and the director of photography when his secretary suddenly called, her voice filled with urgency.

Reported?
Chen Fei raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "What exactly did you report?"

The secretary replied: "Some people say that the film overemphasizes violence and gore, which may make viewers uncomfortable. Others claim that it reveals the operating model of fraud groups and may provide criminals with counter-investigation strategies."

There were even anonymous whistleblower letters alleging that the film contained regional discrimination and vilified the image of specific regions, demanding its removal and rectification.

Chen Fei listened quietly, without showing the slightest surprise on his face.

He had long anticipated this would happen, but he didn't expect it to go so fast!

It's important to understand that "All or Nothing" is not just a commercial film that aims for excitement.

The film's plot meticulously recreates the entire fraud chain, including "high-salary recruitment deception," "violent control of the industrial park," and "cross-border fund transfers." It even brings to the screen the "scripts" and "money laundering tricks" commonly used by scammers.

This content, seemingly "popular science," actually tears away the fig leaf of the fraud industry, leaving those who profit from deception nowhere to hide.

In such a situation, it's natural that some people would try to sabotage things.

"Understood." Chen Fei said calmly. "Tell the publicity team to follow the procedures we agreed on before and ignore these reports."

"Ok."

The secretary hung up the phone and, as Chen Fei had requested, hurriedly went to arrange things.

As soon as he put down his phone, Guo Fan, who had been standing nearby listening, leaned over and asked, "How did someone report you? Is there a problem with the movie? Do you need my help?"

"No need." Chen Fei shook his head and put his phone back in his pocket. "These reports seem to be making a big fuss, but they're just a bunch of clowns, not worth mentioning..."

In fact, before the film was released, he had arranged for someone to communicate with the Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration of China.

The final product underwent three rounds of review, ensuring that it neither leaked investigative secrets nor deliberately glorified violence, and the so-called 'regional discrimination' is utter nonsense.

The movie is about a fraud ring, not some specific region.

So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, those who reported it are either scammers whose livelihoods were cut off by the film, or idiots trying to gain attention by reporting it; they won't cause any trouble at all.

Moreover, the social value of "Going All In" is clearly there.

Less than a day after its release, local police have reported that many citizens have proactively visited police stations to inquire about anti-fraud knowledge after watching the movie.

Some people even recognized the ongoing scam based on the plot of the video, thus avoiding financial loss.

Under these circumstances, the bureau would naturally not remove the film based on a few anonymous reports.

"Keep filming."

Chen Fei waved his hand, signaling all crew members to continue filming.

Unsurprisingly, just one day later, the Film Bureau's official website issued a statement:

"After verification, the content of 'All or Nothing' complies with relevant regulations and there are no violations. We support the film's normal promotion and release. The bureau will subsequently work with the film's producers to conduct a 'Fraud Prevention Screening' public welfare activity to expand the anti-fraud publicity effect..."

Following this announcement, the film's popularity and screening schedule surged, and the theaters remained packed.

It has already grossed over 7 million yuan in just three days since its release!
On the screen, the scenes of Pan Sheng sending out distress signals, Yang Mi's sexy dealer dealing cards online, and Lu Bingkun's slogan "To succeed, you must first go crazy" were etched in the memories of countless viewers.

Compared to those malicious reports, the message that this film truly wanted to convey has already taken root in the hearts of the audience.

More importantly, the film has received numerous positive reviews and its reputation continues to rise.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this will be another top-tier film that breaks 30 billion at the box office!

Meanwhile, Yang Mi, as the film's female lead, also benefited greatly from the film.

Her portrayal of Liang Anna, from a "gold-digging model" to a "victim of fraud," is nuanced and highly compelling.

After the film's release, her performance not only garnered praise from audiences but was also hailed by film critics as "Yang Mi's most groundbreaking role since her debut."

For her, this film is far more than just a work of art.

Looking back on her last few years at Jaywalk Studio, she was trapped in the label of "Queen of Traffic," taking on either the same old ancient costume dramas or urban romance films filled with product placements. Not only were the scripts of varying quality, but her acting skills were also criticized for stagnating.

At that time, she was determined to take control of her career, but she gradually lost power in her struggle with Zeng Jia.

In the end, she not only failed to secure core resources, but was also labeled as "only concerned with making money and not caring about reputation," and the film market shut its doors on her.

This led to her not receiving any decent movie offers later on, and she could only maintain her presence through variety shows.

But now it's different.

The success of "All or Nothing" brought her back into the mainstream of the film market.

Liang Anna's role as an "imperfect female lead" not only helped her break free from the stereotype of a "popular actress," but also allowed the audience to see her potential in the film.

To date, three film companies have expressed their interest in collaborating with her, and a director has even personally invited her to star in a blockbuster.

In the past, this would have been something he would never have dared to even think about.

Compared to her seemingly in control situation at Jaywalk Studio, where she was actually limited in many ways, she now undoubtedly has true control over her career, able to select high-quality scripts and focus on honing her acting skills.

This sense of groundedness, letting her work speak for itself, is far more reassuring than the superficial glamour she felt when she was a shareholder of Jaywalk Studio.

The assistant walked in with the schedule, her voice full of excitement:

"Sister Honey, I just received a notification that there's a public service event for anti-fraud awareness tomorrow, and the Ministry of Public Security specifically requested your attendance."

Also, regarding that high-end luxury endorsement we discussed before, the brand said they saw your performance in the movie and want to upgrade the endorsement level to another level!

"it is good."

Yang Mi smiled and nodded, especially after seeing the positive reviews of Liang Anna on Douban, she became more and more certain that making the decision to leave Jiaxing was definitely the right choice!

If she hadn't extricated herself in time, she would probably still be struggling in the quagmire of ancient costume dramas, never having the chance to encounter such a good role, let alone have today's "comeback against all odds"!
At this moment, her gratitude towards Feiyue Films was beyond words.

Especially Chen Fei; if he hadn't given his approval, she wouldn't have been able to land the role.

She will never forget this kindness! In stark contrast to Yang Mi's success, Jaywalk Media is in dire straits.

Since she terminated her contract and left the company, Jiaxing has been like a business without its backbone.

The film and television projects that she originally supported have all been suspended, and her cooperation with the platform has been cut in half due to the decline in her traffic appeal. Her artists are also in the predicament of "no roles to play".

Most fatally, investors' confidence in Jiaxing completely collapsed, the planned injection of funds was temporarily withdrawn, and several dramas in preparation were forced to be shelved due to a lack of core selling points.

In less than six months, Jiaxing Media went from being a leading second-tier film and television company to being completely ignored.

Not only did its market value evaporate by two-thirds, but it also moved its office space from a Grade A office building to an ordinary park, and laid off nearly half of its employees.

Zeng Jia sits in her empty office every day, staring at the glaring loss figures on the reports, and is filled with regret!

She has thought countless times about whether the situation would be completely different now if she hadn't forced Yang Mi to sign an "unequal contract," hadn't suppressed her in resource allocation, and hadn't stubbornly tried to tie Yang Mi to Jiaxing's profit chain.
Zeng Jia also made many attempts to save Jiaxing.

She attempted to replicate the "Yang Mi model," heavily promoting several new talents under her management and arranging variety show and film/television drama opportunities for them.

However, these newcomers either lack distinctiveness or have immature acting skills, and have never been able to gain the audience's recognition.

She also wanted to attract attention by remaking classic IPs, but the remakes not only flopped in terms of word-of-mouth, but also performed terribly at the box office, which only made Jiaxing's reputation even worse.

She also tried to contact other investors for cooperation, but as soon as they heard that Jiaxing did not have Yang Mi, they either refused outright or offered extremely harsh conditions.

One firm even demanded that Jiaxing relinquish 60% of its shares and retain complete control over the company's project decision-making power...

Such conditions were undoubtedly intended to turn Jiaxing into a complete puppet, and she could only grit her teeth and refuse.

Sitting in the cold office, Zeng Jia felt utterly helpless for the first time.

She knew in her heart that Jiaxing Media, this seemingly sturdy ship, would ultimately sink completely in the waves of the film and television industry...

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With the box office of "All for the Winner" soaring, the Lunar New Year film season has been completely ignited!

With the latter half of December over, the previously somewhat lackluster film season has finally become bustling.

Several highly anticipated films, including "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop!", "Lurking", and "If You Are the One 3", have accelerated their promotional pace and held grand premieres one after another, hoping to grab a share of the market by riding on this wave of popularity.

"The Annual Meeting Can't Stop!" is a comedy film produced by Jia Ying and starring Da Peng, continuing the consistent comedic style.

At the premiere, the interactions between the main cast, including Dapeng, Bai Ke, and Wang Xun, had the audience in stitches.

The film's main tagline, "workplace absurd comedy," has accurately hit the mark with young audiences. It received positive reviews after its premiere, with many viewers saying they "laughed until they cried and were able to relate to the experiences of working professionals."

Meanwhile, the female lead Pan Yiran, played by Zhuang Dafei, has also been repeatedly brought up for discussion.

As an artist under Xu Jinglei's management, her debut was undoubtedly a great success.

On the other hand, "Lives of Omission" takes the route of a crime action film.

With Andy Lau and Eddie Peng leading the cast, the film boasts a star-studded cast and features thrilling gunfights and intense interactions between undercover agents and villains, creating a highly impactful experience.

At the premiere, Andy Lau shared many thrilling experiences during filming, which amazed fans and the public, generating considerable buzz for the film.

Among these films, the most attention-grabbing is Feng Xiaogang's "If You Are the One 3".

As the final installment of the "If You Are the One" series, this film carries a great deal of significance!

More than ten distribution companies tailored a publicity plan for it, playing the emotional card throughout.

The premiere featured a compilation of classic scenes from the first two films, triggering a wave of nostalgia among the audience.

Feng Xiaogang even invited the main creators of the first two films to make a surprise appearance, reminiscing with the audience about the filming process.

Anyone could see that he was determined to give his all in making this film.

From preparation to filming, he personally oversaw every detail, revising the script no less than ten times, and personally handling casting, costumes, and props.

At the premiere, Feng Xiaogang stood in the center of the stage, his tone a mix of emotion and nervousness: "'If You Are the One' has been with everyone for more than ten years. With this third installment, I want to give the series a perfect ending and also give an explanation to the audience who have always supported me."

Those familiar with him know that Feng Xiaogang's films have received lukewarm responses in recent years.

From "Only Cloud Knows" to "Hachi: A Dog's Tale," despite positive reviews, they lack box office success and their market influence is not what it used to be.

For him, "If You Are the One 3" is more like a "do-or-die battle".

If he fails again, he may completely lose his voice in the film industry, and may even fade out of the front line of directing, never having the opportunity to direct big-budget films again.

In order to achieve better market performance for the film, Feng Xiaogang also personally participated in the roadshow and went into the cinema to communicate face-to-face with the audience.

Even when faced with sharp questions from the audience, he still answered them patiently.

This sincerity did indeed move many people, successfully boosting the film's pre-sales and raising market expectations for the film.

Meanwhile, just as domestic films were making great strides and the Lunar New Year film season was in full swing, Hollywood blockbuster "Aquaman 2" completely failed to gain traction.

As an important work in the DC Universe, Aquaman 2 carries great expectations.

Not only did Warner Bros. want to make a fortune from this film, but Fu Ruoqing also wanted to use it to suppress the momentum of Feiyue Films.

But no one expected that Aquaman 2 would perform so poorly after its release.

After five days in theaters, the film grossed less than 200 million yuan, which is far below the expected box office target. Compared with the first film's gross of over 300 million yuan in five days, the difference is even more significant.

Audience reviews of the film were generally poor, with comments such as the plot being clichéd and unoriginal, and that the superhero formula was already tiresome.

While the special effects were impressive, the film's weak story and flat character development hampered its box office performance.

As word-of-mouth continued to decline, the number of screenings for "Aquaman 2" also plummeted, from 25% on its opening day to less than 8%, and the occupancy rate was abysmal.

Fu Ruoqing's "sniper plan," which she had high hopes for, was completely stillborn.

Before we knew it, it was the 29th.

The film "The Annual Meeting Can't Stop!" premiered first, kicking off the New Year's Day holiday season.

At the same time, "If You Are the One 3" is already poised for release...

(End of this chapter)