China Entertainment: Let you shoot for charity and make tens of billions?

"That young director who rushed out of the East back then, I never imagined he would grow to this level. Back then, your film Parasite relied on some 'deception' to win awards, but now they look up to you. In the past 10 years, I've stood still, or even regressed a bit, while you've grown so much..."

Han Sanping shared some heartfelt words, expressing his感慨 (feelings of deep emotion), and not only his achievements in the film industry.

They have achieved top-tier status in the documentary and public welfare sectors.

This young man's growth has exceeded everyone's expectations.

"You're too kind. It was the system that nurtured me and helped me grow to where I am today! Although there have been many ups and downs along the way, I believe that no matter where I am, I will always remember the system's nurturing."

This statement sounded somewhat affected and overly official, but Han Sanping saw sincerity in the other man's eyes. He patted Su Yi on the shoulder. He had spent his entire life within the system, and frankly, it was far more ruthless than the entertainment industry. It's just that many things weren't outwardly apparent, and Su Yi's ability to say such things proved that he had truly matured into a director.

A true filmmaker should stay away from these things.

However, as the saying goes, "the truly wise live in seclusion," and this experience broadened Su Yi's horizons.

"Director Su, why do you sound so tragic today? Everyone has witnessed what you've done within the system, so there's no need for so many feelings. You will continue to work within the system. The documentary about how attractive future great directors are—although I hope you will achieve more in the film industry, I have to admit that you are equally excellent in other areas."

Han Sanping was suddenly startled. He felt that the young man in front of him was about to retire, even though he had already left the system.

"Please don't flatter me. We're friends and close confidants despite our age difference. You supported my first film and watched me grow up."

Su Yi smiled, remaining very modest. Over the past ten years, whether it's movies, documentaries, variety shows, or programs on various television platforms, these are all like his children.

I have never forgotten.

Moreover, although he was a time traveler, he never thought that all the credit belonged to him; it was just that he was put in the spotlight.

This time, he did indeed come with a sense of farewell, because he had promised himself he would no longer make films. He owed Liu Shishi too much. Every time he said he would spend more time with her and the children, it was either a documentary within the system or a work that would influence the fate of the nation. Although it sounded a bit far-fetched, war these days is mainly about propaganda, especially between major powers, where subtle influence can have a surprising effect!

If he weren't making movies, he felt he should first have a good talk with Han Sanping.

After all, Han Sanping had provided considerable support in the beginning and continued to invest in his films. He gave him strong support, even using his connections when Han Sanping went to Hong Kong.

Later, after I joined the public welfare department, I contacted him less often, partly to avoid suspicion.

Now that he's stepped down, he's been very busy, and it seems like we rarely have a chat like this anymore.

"Chinese films will get better and better, especially after such stimulation, which will make many directors and media companies see the importance of Chinese culture, giving them a strong boost of confidence."

Han Sanping nodded silently. Although he felt that Su Yi was right and that this was something to be happy about, he sensed Su Yi's departure.

An era may be coming to an end, not because I'm retiring, but because I may have to retire!

Thinking about this, his heart was filled with hope.

……

The film maintained its popularity, and on the fourth day, the first-day box office figures were finally released.

Three hundred million dollars!

Upon seeing this number, Su Yi smiled slightly. Only a starting point of $3 million could challenge for the world's number one box office.

It's worthwhile to let your film's box office plummet below the mythical level in exchange for the rise of dragon mythology elements.

At this moment, Su Yi felt completely relaxed because he knew he had achieved great success, as he had his company's people collecting data online during this period.

I searched through all the film reviews, both domestic and foreign, and I must say, most of them were positive. The Douban rating has now reached 9.1, and the promotion is also very impressive. It is the first epic confrontation between Eastern and Western mythology!
Moreover, the world's highest-grossing director was there to guide the filming and ultimately serve as the producer!
This is a work full of sincerity, and also a superhero movie that is an anti-fast-food style superhero.

The box office is soaring, enjoying a long and successful run!
The moment the box office figures were released, not only did Su Yi's lips curl into a smile, but movie fans in China also erupted in excitement. The box office on the first day had reached more than 2 billion!
It has already broken the single-day box office record, even surpassing Wolf Warrior. Although many people still have reservations, saying they wish this were a film made in China.

To be honest, this film was distributed by China Film Group in Asia, while it was distributed by Warner Bros. in North America and the West.

Strictly speaking, it's a film co-produced by the East and the West.

Moreover, both Su Yi and Wen Ziren are from China.

Su Yi's box office performance is truly impressive. Many people have posted congratulatory messages on Su Yi's Weibo, and even more people, especially Su Yi's fans, are urging everyone to go see the movie a second time.

Actually, there's no need to call for this kind of thing, because even with the secret efforts, you can't get movie tickets now. On the first day, many people are still observing, because it's a Western film after all, and it's not Su Yi who's listed as the director. Although it's James Wan, and he still has Chinese blood, he's still a foreigner.

So they still harbored some reservations, but when they heard that most of the footage was shot by Su Yi, they immediately became interested, and all the IMAX widescreen theaters were immediately booked. This kind of booking couldn't be done through scalpers, because even if a scalper booked a theater, they could only watch it themselves, based on their ID card reservation.

The reason for booking entire theaters is that many companies are taking the opportunity to promote themselves. Many companies that book theaters hire internet celebrities to display such slogans in short videos.

"Our company provides its employees with tickets to Aquaman 2 to support director Su Yi's film career. We also hope that my country's film industry will get better and better, even though we belong to different industries!"

"Joining the company will give you a ticket to Aquaman 2! From now on, you can watch any of Director Su Yi's works for free, and the company will reimburse you!"

"Tickets for Director Su Yi's movie are so hard to get, so the company decided to book the entire theater. As an employee benefit, we're also giving everyone a day off!" Upon hearing this news, many people showed off their company's perks.

Su Yi's works are always popular with the general public, and this was also the case when he filmed variety shows.

The whole nation participated and discussed it, which also benefited countless restaurants.

Back in the day, in China, if anyone knew what kind of food would be featured on television, they would have undoubtedly grasped the secret to wealth, because everyone would want to try it.

Later, due to cutthroat competition in the business world, the television station had to strictly maintain confidentiality and prevent the leakage of information. In one instance, because information was leaked, the station even sued the participants in the program.

These events are still vivid in my mind, but more than a decade has passed in the blink of an eye.

Su Yi remains active on screen and now even influences the global film scene. His past failure to accept an award after winning one has left other film festivals resentful, as none of his subsequent films have received nominations. Su Yi, however, seems completely unconcerned, even making bold statements in front of international journalists.

"The future of cinema may not necessarily be dominated by any particular region, so film festivals that remain unchanged will eventually decline, and I don't think there's anything to regret about not being able to nominate their films."

The first person to stand up and fly into a rage upon hearing this was Chen Kaige, because his greatest achievement in life seemed to have become worthless in Su Yi's words.

However, this era reflects Su Yi's words; he used this film to usher in the mythical era of the Dragon Kingdom.

The box office on the first day was over 2 billion!

This figure has shocked countless people. Although the production of this film was very expensive, everyone knows that it is a film with a high return on investment and high box office returns.

"A tremendous achievement!"

The media in South Korea and South Korea were also reporting on this matter, because at this time China had once again become the pride of Asia, and Su Yi had become the talk of the entire Asia!

Now South Korea dared not say that Su Yi was of Korean descent, for fear that Su Yi would really make them lose face.

So this time the media changed their tune and said Su Yi is the pride of Asian culture!

Moreover, some of the myths in the Dragon Kingdom borrowed from their myths, so they also became proud and celebrated, even believing the lie.

It's one thing to lack our own culture, but we should strive to develop our economy and adapt to the times. However, we never expected that they would even try to steal other people's history and culture.

This isn't even a bandit, it's a shameless scoundrel!

"This is a cultural collision between East and West, which should transcend nationality. However, as people from the East, we are also very proud and hope that Director Su Yi can make a standalone film that integrates more Eastern mythology. We also have many mythological stories in our daily lives, and we hope to learn from them. Here, I still want to complain about the domestic directors of our daily lives. Why can't you achieve such success?"

The media in the small town didn't hold back in criticizing their domestic directors, and then gave Su Yi exaggerated praise, which was somewhat like praising him to death. However, given Su Yi's current achievements, no matter how high the praise is, Su Yi can accept it calmly.

Foreign journalists and media outlets certainly won't have the opportunity to interview Su Yi, because domestic journalists are all looking for him to interview.

This incident was extremely shocking to them, becoming the hottest topic in the entertainment industry and a social issue. Even many official newspapers publicly praised Su Yi's film.

People's Daily: Ten years of honing a sword! Congratulations to Director Su Yi on his twelfth anniversary in the industry! It's a regret for us not to have been your colleagues, but we have always been following you. From your graduation until now, you have experienced so many ups and downs and honors. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. May you overcome all obstacles.

The article in the People's Daily is somewhat intriguing, but it's clear that the author admires Su Yi.

Moreover, this is the path forward, where people know about life and death, but most moviegoers still don't pay attention to these things.

Because Su Yi finally accepted an interview with reporters, which was also to promote the movie.

He's not doing this to make money for Warner Bros., nor is he doing it for the sake of the big picture; it's about the subject matter. It's about giving confidence to the domestic market and giving moviegoers worldwide something to look forward to. Whether the film turns out well or badly, at least there's an opportunity.

Of these four ancient civilizations, only the ancient Dragon Kingdom can display such splendor and profound history in the world!

"I'm very happy to have a chat with journalists face to face. Actually, I'm not a person who likes to be interviewed. From the beginning of my career until now, I have always been engaged in publicity work, and that has never changed, whether it is public welfare publicity or cultural publicity."

Public service announcements are easy to understand; in the past, we did programs like "Dear Child Search".

There are also public service announcements about the devastated dairy industry, etc., all of which Su Yi has done.

The subsequent promotion of culture is easier to understand, including movies, TV series, variety shows, and so on.

"This film, made in collaboration with Warner Bros., is also to promote the mythology of our Dragon Kingdom. Actually, when I first started directing, my professors at the Beijing Film Academy taught me that our Dragon Kingdom has a lot of culture, but because we lack channels to promote it and haven't made enough productions, we've lost confidence in our own culture and turned to learning from Western culture. To be honest, this is a necessary step because we are lagging behind. In the film industry, we are still lagging behind, but like other industries, we won't stay behind forever. That generation of us was the hope of the past, and every generation of directors at the Beijing Film Academy is the hope of the future."

Some reporters' eyes lit up when they heard Su Yi's words.

Because I rarely heard Su Yi use such a heavy tone when I interviewed him.

This is the true spirit of the Beijing Film Academy's directing department!
"Back then, I decided to become that hope! Although I took many detours, I still achieved some success, but I know the future belongs to more young people. Not just those from Beijing Film Academy, but also students from the Central Academy of Drama, Shanghai Theatre Academy, and so on..."

Su Yi stood straight on the stage in the middle. Before being interviewed by reporters, he first gave a speech.

It seemed to instantly quiet the atmosphere considerably. (End of Chapter)