China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

The summer movie season of 2013 was very lively.

But what's even more exciting is the friendship between Shuchang and Yifei. Yesterday, Shuchang came to deliver a message and brought Yifei's safety report. The meaning was simple: she hoped Guan Ling would finish her recent tasks and work as soon as possible and go to the United States to accompany Liu Yifei to have a child together.

Since filming for "Her" didn't require her to show her face, Liu Yifei had already gone to the United States.

in the country, of course, that's where Shuchang makes the difference.

Even Guan Ling didn't expect that cosplay could be done by best friends.

Director Guan, don't look up. How can you even say that I'm Liu Yifei?

Is this something best friends should do?
Guan Ling was stunned!

Early in the morning, Shu Chang left Guan Ling's place. They talked about safety work and safety reports all night, but Guan Ling didn't know whether it was really safe or not.

Guan Ling didn't look up the whole time, only knowing that the other person was making noises, and she didn't know if the vine was finally picked.

However, Guan Ling wasn't particularly concerned about whether or not to remove it.

Whether they're sensible or not, they could just give Shuchang a gift too.

Anyway, it was Yifei's own choice, so she's the least likely to be bothered by the first wife.

So it doesn't matter if I give her the best gift.

To be fair, Guan Ling really approves of Liu Yifei.

At least while Guan Ling was charging ahead, these women didn't stab her in the back.

This also shows that for men, overcoming all obstacles is the most important thing.

"My part in the movie 'Her' is about to wrap up, and it should be released in the second half of the year, and I should be able to make it to Venice."

When Shuchang left in the morning, he comforted Guan Ling.

"As for you, my suggestion is to focus your attention on Yifei. After all, she's the one who's heavily pregnant and bearing all the psychological pressure. Although she won't ask too much of you, she'd like you to be there for her for the last month or two."

Shu Chang looked at Guan Ling, "If you feel uncomfortable being around Yi Fei, I can accompany you when there's something..."

Guan Ling: "...My best friend!"

Guan Ling had always felt that the two were best friends with no competitive relationship, and he didn't have any strange feelings for Shu Chang.

A pure and virtuous Chinese director would never set his sights on his first wife's best friend.

But now it seems that even best friends would rather I go myself.

Only in this way can a long-term friendly partnership be established.

But ultimately, the idea of ​​having multiple partners isn't something to be taken for granted. Right now, Yifei has made a promise to Shuchang in order to keep her close and maintain a good relationship with her. But what if she later discovers that she can't control her best friend at all, and the two start having conflicts again?
Guan Ling thought about it for a moment, then couldn't help but shiver.

"Living together as a couple is really difficult!"

Then, thinking about the rest of the group of people who were still hungry, Guan Ling's head was really spinning.

But Guan Ling still has her own judgment about these people.

For Guan Ling, the people she has been with for a long time and completely trusts are Yi Fei, Bing Bing, and Liu Yan.

Yifei is the first wife, and Bingbing's choice was for Hollywood. Liu Yan, on the other hand, doesn't have any ulterior motives. Online comments about her are mixed, but Liu Yan knows very well that once she leaves Guan Ling, they will most likely be unfriendly.

Moreover, the money Guan Ling gave her at the beginning was a life-saving grace from her family.

Shuchang was brought in by Yifei to bolster her image and act as a henchman. Could she be considered a housewarming maid?
This might not be very respectful to Shu Chang, but it does resemble the characters Su Tan'er and Xiao'e from the TV series "My Heroic Husband".

Moreover, Shuchang did indeed do some of the things Xiao'e did.

For example, yesterday when Guan Ling didn't look up, Shu Chang was raising and lowering his head.

If we had to add another person we trust, Tang Wei and Yin Tao would be suitable, but they wouldn't be considered long-term partners.

They can only be considered friendly collaborators.

Among them, Yin Tao is someone who has seen many ups and downs, so he wouldn't say anything because of this.

Tang Wei is a man who has seen many storms and waves, and Guan Ling belongs to the giant ship she has returned to!

As for other friendly partnerships, Tingting is the most innocent and doesn't get involved in them.

It's harder to say about Mimi and Sisi; one is driven by ambition, and the other by Tangren (a famous Chinese film and television company).

If we were to actually rank them, the two beauties from the Western Regions should be ranked first, with Gulnazar first and Dilireba second.

The former was also a life-saving grace, while the latter was due to her simple mind and the fact that Lengba was smarter and more eager to survive in the entertainment industry than Tingting.

The rest are just ordinary cooperative relationships.

Da Tiantian, Wan Qian, Zhang Junning, Chen Qiaoen, and Li Yitong are all in this category. For example, Zhang Junning did what a secretary should do. Guan Ling treated her very well, and she was also very capable and did a great job.

Da Tian Tian, ​​on the other hand, wants to go even further and surpass others.

Guan Ling, though she agreed a few times, didn't go overboard.

For the people behind her, although this was bound to happen sooner or later, the fact that it happened to Guan Ling, and happened frequently, would always cause some unnecessary trouble.

However, when passion ignites between a man and a woman, the other person often finds it difficult to say no!
Roughly counting, excluding those who became famous overnight, there are ten people I've worked with long-term, trusted, and amicably.
These ten are truly a blessing...

Guan Ling thought for a moment, her head buzzing.

When I'm doing it, I don't think about anything else, I just think about having fun.

Now that we can see the future ahead, things are getting more complicated.

With a sigh, Guan Ling grabbed Shu Chang and continued.

"Since that's the case, there's no point in thinking about it any further!"

Can they really turn the world upside down?!

……

Due to the summer movie season, Guan Ling only has "San Andreas" and "Your Name," which will be released in early August.

Therefore, Guan Ling had enough time after the news about "Covering the Sky" was disseminated.

Guan Ling then went to the United States to be with Yi Fei while she gave birth!

The scorching July sun beat down on every exposed asphalt surface and the crowds thronging outside cinemas.

The 2013 summer movie season, amidst much noise and controversy, was like a giant melting pot.

It fuses steel mechs, apocalyptic disasters, extravagant luxury, and naive science fiction all together.

The box office figures climbed steadily, and by the end of July, they had finally reached a staggering figure of 51 billion RMB.
Compared to last year, the total box office has seen a significant increase, although there is no single leading film.

But if I really had to choose one, for now it would only be San Andreas.

However, behind these dazzling figures lies the collective heavy breathing and unspeakable bitterness of Chinese filmmakers.

While films like "Tiny Times" and "Badges of Fury" may have achieved box office success, they have actually had some negative impacts on word-of-mouth.

On the contrary, the movie "Pacific Rim" was a refreshing surprise for the audience.

On the giant screen, the Jaeger warriors of Pacific Rim wield their massive iron fists.

Each collision with the ferocious monster was accompanied by a deafening roar of screams and trembling seats in the IMAX theater.

The coolness of the iced cola slid down the throat, temporarily numbing the audience's scrutiny of the plot's depth.

Many viewers craned their necks, immersed in the primal clash between the towering mechanical behemoth and the deep-sea monster.

It was as if the deafening roar of the engine and the tearing sound of metal could truly mask the sharp criticisms from film critics regarding the film's "popcorn extravaganza" and "empty plot."

This visual spectacle also began to rise after San Andreas, becoming another undisputed king of the summer blockbuster season.

As for the domestically produced films, they were only average, not particularly outstanding.

The success of "Fast & Furious 6" was not as good as expected. "After Earth," a spaceship carrying the ambitions of Will Smith and his son, plunged into a box office quagmire and ultimately performed poorly.

Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith, has a still somewhat immature face that has gradually sunk into the swamp of a 5.1 rating on Douban, drawing sighs of "shame for such a forced recommendation".

It appears prosperous, but it's a false prosperity.

For example, Fan Bingbing's film "One Night Surprise" was shelved for several years before its release, but this romantic comedy only grossed around 2 million yuan at the box office.

Qingdao

Fan Bingbing lazily swiped her scarlet-nailed fingers across the box office rankings on the tablet screen, and couldn't help but sigh.

Fan Bingbing made a phone call to Guan Ling and said speechlessly.

"Without Director Guan, is my box office only worth 200 million?" She laughed self-deprecatingly, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible melancholy.

"The problem mainly lies with the film itself, it has nothing to do with you," Guan Ling said. "A film from ten years ago, even if it's released now, will still fail to sell well. Leonardo DiCaprio's films have had shockingly low box office numbers. Let alone you."

“But it’s alright. At least I got one of your roles.” Fan Bingbing turned her head and leaned against the huge concept art of “Covering the Sky” on the wall of her bedroom. The shadow cast by the bronze coffin fell on her delicate collarbone. “I’m sure I can play this ruthless person well.”

"Then you'll just have to wait and see. This character wasn't in the first one. And she's not exactly the absolute female lead, just someone with a high enough level of prestige."

Fan Bingbing: "I'm not short of roles now! I still have 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'!"

"makes sense."

Guan Ling said, "If a woman is beaten, she'll grow wings and fly away on her own." "Grow wings? Who? I wasn't there, how did that happen?"

Fan Bingbing teased Guan Ling suggestively before hanging up the phone.

Guan Ling: ...

That woman deserves a beating!
……

Just as the cinema was filled with the clamor of roaring steel and the tearing apart of extravagance,

A completely different, yet far more surging wave is quietly sweeping across television and the internet, its force so great that it has instantly reshaped the entire landscape of Asian entertainment.

August 1st, a seemingly ordinary night.

Hunan TV's Golden Eagle Theater, prime time.

Dilraba Dilmurat, "My Love from the Star" has officially premiered!
For many television production platforms, they are also looking forward to seeing how this TV series, which features Guan Ling promoting newcomers, can sell for a higher price than "Awakening Age"!

Why is it that everyone else struggles to make money, while it's so easy for you, Guan Ling?!

Nobody's convinced!

That evening, countless people stayed home and watched the TV series without blinking.

The beginning of the plot is quite captivating.

The fact that the male lead is an alien immediately grabbed a lot of attention.

This alien, who has been staying on Earth, is now a professor at Fudan University.

This further enhances the sense of immersion.

Dilireba's parents are also relatives of Fudan University students. They bought a villa in the closest area to Fudan University, where the whole family lives.

Why can they afford it?
It's not just because she's from Shanghai, but also because the female lead, Gao Wen, is currently one of the biggest female stars in the entertainment industry and a national-level actress!
"Holy crap, isn't this Dilireba a newcomer?"

"Director Kwan understands the importance of contrast when casting newcomers as big stars."

"You know what, Guan Ling definitely had professional training with her, and the actress's performance was quite good."

A chance encounter between the two at the villa led Lengba to believe that the male lead was a fan of celebrities.

However, the male protagonist's few glances revealed his disdain for her.

This left Dilireba speechless.

The big star got the short end of the stick.

That night, I was so angry with Leng Ba that I made a spicy turtle to vent my anger!
That evening, the premiere ratings were released.

Hunan TV's premiere achieved a viewership rating of 3.89%!

This number was like a thunderclap, shattering the long-dormant atmosphere of satellite TV dramas.

Blasted!

Many people now understand why this film could fetch such a high price.

Because it's outrageous!

Before we knew it, the first two episodes were over!
The entire TV series flows so smoothly it feels natural!
In recent years, competition among satellite TV stations has become fierce, and the scenario of one station dominating the market that existed a few years ago is becoming increasingly rare.

As the top-ranked satellite TV channel, Hunan TV's current viewership ratings are something that are hard to come by.

Moreover, this is the premiere!

Furthermore, everyone knows that with this result for the premiere, as long as the content doesn't falter, the ratings will continue to soar as the plot unfolds, showing no signs of decline.

And quality is precisely what Guan Ling has always had the best of all!
Guan Ling's TV dramas and movies have almost never had the problem of starting strong but ending weak!
The next day, just as expected, the viewership rating reached 4.76!

Blasted!

This is really big news!

A hurricane named "Dilraba" has instantly caused an earthquake on film sets within the entertainment industry!

……

7 o'clock Chinese website.

In the Shanda Literature office, Hou Xiaoqiang's pupils constricted slightly after watching the TV series "My Love from the Star".

"Isn't this just a time-travel drama?"

"There are so many novels like this on 7dian.com!"

"Covering the Sky" is a novel published on 7dian.com.

"Nirvana in Fire" is a novel available on 7dian.com.

Was the inspiration for "My Love from the Star" also found on 7pm.com?

Hou Xiaoqiang seemed to be deep in thought.

Then he suddenly froze.

The rights to "Nirvana in Fire" were bought beforehand, and only now do we realize that the person who bought the rights also owns the rights to "Covering the Sky" and "Ghost Blows Out the Light"...

Hou Xiaoqiang was completely numb.

Is this person Guan Ling?

There have been rumors about the drama "Nirvana in Fire" for a while now. It's said that Hu Ge will star in it, Shandong Film and Television Production Co., Ltd. will produce it, and filming will start in the second half of the year...

Now it seems they all got their goods from me!
My head is buzzing.

Hou Xiaoqiang almost fell!

Do not check, I don’t know, I’m scared.

Many of the copyrights for 7 o'clock have long been owned by Guan Ling.

The feeling is like Hou Xiaoqiang suddenly discovering that one of his people is J.K. Rowling, who wrote "Harry Potter," only to find out that Rowling sold out "Harry Potter"!
My mentality is broken!

Then there's Wu Wenhui, the original founder of 7 o'clock, who is now preparing to start his own business and compete with Shanda.

Hou Xiaoqiang's face turned even uglier.

Shanda Literature has been preparing for its IPO since last year, but at this crucial moment, things suddenly went awry.

They all say that a mysterious organization promised to provide the Seven O'Clock team with ample development funds and resources to meet their freedom and needs for future development, which led to Wu Laogou's break with him.

As for the mysterious organization, Hou Xiaoqiang wasn't stupid; he naturally knew who it was.

penguin.

Suddenly, Hou Xiaoqiang thought of something: if he had to sell, why did he have to give it to Tencent?

You can disgust me and make me feel bad, but I can't disgust you?

The moment this thought came to mind, Hou Xiaoqiang's expression instantly became clear and intense.

……

United States.

Guan Ling received a call from Fang Ping.

"Director Guan, the news at seven o'clock: President Hou said that if he really wants to sell, he wants to sell it to us."

Guan Ling thought for a moment, "Then let's just take it..."

"This matter is entirely up to you and the finance department to decide!"

Fang Ping wanted to persuade her further, but upon hearing Guan Ling's words, he couldn't help but hum in agreement.
"So hasty?"

Liu Yifei looked up at Guan Ling and said, "That's a company. A very big company."

“I won’t lose anything,” Guan Ling said. “Besides, I’m already in America, so naturally I’ll prioritize you. Movies and TV series are none of my business.”

“There are two dramas airing in August, ‘My Love from the Star’ and ‘Your Name’,” Liu Yifei said.

"None of them are as important as him."

Guan Ling listened to Liu Yifei's stomach and exclaimed, "Ouch, he kicked me! He kicked me!"

Liu Yifei was both amused and exasperated.

From a certain perspective, Guan Ling is not yet thirty years old.

In some ways, he's still like a child.

But this child has become the godfather of the entire Chinese-language film and television industry.

Even in Hollywood, he is already considered a legend.

He is the emperor who controls the storms of the entertainment industry.

And now, he's about to become a father. (End of Chapter)