During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 783: The Story of "Brotherhood of Blades 3" - The Era of Making Money While Lying Down

"Phew, it's finally done!"

In the editing room of Shanhe Shuimo, Wei Jin stretched lazily, then turned to the staff and instructed, "You can arrange to submit it for review now."

There are absolutely no inappropriate shots in this film, so there's no need to specially arrange for extra personnel.

"Okay, Mr. Wei."

"Well, hard work."

Nodding and waving, Wei Jin went straight to his office, turned on his computer, and prepared to browse online information.

For the past three days, besides editing, he has been busy helping Yan Danchen, who is in her "convenient period," to conceive. He has been working day and night and has no time to watch the excitement.

Shaking his head, Wei Jin snapped out of his daze from his senior's frantic demands and opened his browser.

Soon, a dense array of industry news came into Wei Jin's view, and one of them caught his attention.

"Hollywood news reports that 2th Century Fox announced today that 'Independence Day: Resurgence,' with a total investment of $1.65 million, has officially been greenlit!"

"It is understood that the film will still be directed by Emmerich, the director of 'Independence Day,' and will feature Liam Hemsworth, Jesse Usher, and Bill Poole. In addition, Chinese actress Yang Ying will play an important role in the film."

Goodness, Huang Xiaoming is really going all out to promote Yang Ying. "League of Gods" has only just started filming, and he's already gotten her into Hollywood.

It's a super A-list production with a production cost of 1.65 million US dollars. Wei Jin estimates that female celebrities in the industry are probably cursing right now.

Even though "Independence Day" grossed $8 million worldwide, Wei Jin still doesn't have high hopes for the sequel.

After all, Emmerich has been resting on his laurels in recent years and is no longer the master of science fiction disasters he once was.

Moreover, the cast is vastly different from the previous film; Will Smith was the soul of the original.

"dong dong dong~~"

Just as he was about to continue reading, there was a knock on the door. Wei Jin responded and saw his assistant, Bao Tianqi, walk in.

"Boss, Director Lu has arrived."

"Okay, please let him in."

Soon, Wei Jin saw Lu Yang, who was wearing a green T-shirt and cropped shorts and looked nonchalant, walk in.

"Senior brother, the script is finally out. Take a look at it."

Seeing Lu Yang sitting across from him with a carefree and excited expression, Wei Jin shook his head helplessly and took the script.

The cover features a large title: "Brotherhood of Blades 3: Infernal Purgatory".

Based on previous discussions with Lu Yang and the scriptwriting team, this script's timeline is even earlier, and it can be seen as a spin-off of the first two parts.

The main characters are not Shen Lian, but Ding Xiu and Ding Baiying—both of whom performed exceptionally well in the previous work and are extremely popular.

In fact, there are times when the main characters are changed in a series, as long as they stay around the same core and theme.

The entire script mainly revolves around Ding Baiying, who, persuaded by her senior brother Lu Wenzhao, leads the disciples of the Ding Clan to participate in the battle in March of the first year of the Tianqi reign of the Ming Dynasty, when Nurhaci led his army to besiege Shenyang.

Historical records indicate that this battle was the last one in which the Qi Family Army was completely annihilated. As a sect founded by the descendants of the Qi Family Army, the appearance of the Ding Clan is not surprising.

In this battle, there were also White-Spear Army soldiers from the Sichuan and Chongqing regions, so Qin Liangyu, the female war goddess of the Ming Dynasty, was also arranged to appear, and had a significant role.

She and Ding Baiying and others will break through the encirclement and forge a deep friendship, but due to their different views on the court, disagreements gradually arise, leading to direct confrontations and ultimately parting ways.
Overall, this drama interweaves many elements such as battlefield battles, court intrigues, betrayal within a sect, and camaraderie among comrades.

The plot is tight, the scenes are grand, and there are many climaxes. There are no obvious logical flaws, so it can be considered an above-average original script.

"Great, the script can be submitted for review now. When do you plan to start production?"

"The storyboard and pre-production will take some time. I estimate it will be ready by the time the Central Academy of Drama has a holiday."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jin realized that this guy was actually a lecturer at the Central Academy of Drama.

Looking at Lu Yang's attire, Wei Jin couldn't help but smile. The leaders of the Central Academy of Drama must be having a headache dealing with someone like him.
"Okay, you can control the pace yourself. If you need any support later, just go to Zhong Lifang."

"Yes, I know."

In the afternoon, the completed film of "Bouquet" and the script of "Brotherhood of Blades 3" were sent to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television by company employees.

Unsurprisingly, related media reports, along with a wealth of industry information, quickly appeared online.

"The romance film 'Love Like a Bouquet,' co-produced by Shanhe Media and Starlight Brilliant, written and directed by Wei Jin, and starring Wei Jin and Jing Tian, ​​has been officially submitted to the Film Bureau for review."

"Shanhe Media's submitted film script has entered the review process, but the film genre is currently unknown!"

"Shiba Culture issued an announcement: The three-year contract with actor Zhou Dongyu is about to expire. It is regrettable that the two parties have not been able to reach an agreement on renewal. We wish him all the best!"

Actress Zhou Dongyu posted on Weibo: "Thank you, Sister Hua, and the company, for your care over the years. May our friendship last forever. I will continue to work hard in the future and live up to the expectations of my fans."

"Renowned director Jia Zhangke, along with members of the crew of 'Mountains May Depart,' appeared at the airport at 2 PM today, seemingly heading to Cannes ahead of schedule."

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When the finished film "Bouquet" was submitted for review, the actresses in the industry could only sigh at Jing Tian's good luck.

The script submission for "Brotherhood of Blades 3" is what many actors in the film and television industry are focusing on!

Although no one knows the name of the script or the genre of the film, one thing is certain: Shanhe Media is going to make a new movie.

Many actors in the industry are excited because, looking back over the years, none of the films produced by Shanhe Media have flopped; they have all been masterpieces.

The only drawback is that with so many artists under its wing, roles are often pre-selected.

But for most actors, even if some roles are pre-selected, it is still a great opportunity that they absolutely cannot miss.

However, the quickest to react were not the actors, but their industry peers.

Fiber optics, Wanda, Shanghai Film Group, Yinghuang—these people are like sharks smelling fish, getting more and more enthusiastic each time.

Wei Jin was still having dinner with Jing Tian when he received one phone call after another.

But the project budget hasn't even been finalized yet, so how can we talk about investment?

Wei Jin could only appease them one by one, telling them to wait for further notice, and whether they would receive it depended on the situation.

After dinner, Wei Jin helped Jing Tian pack her luggage.

With the Cannes Film Festival about to open, Jing Tian and the "Bad Genius" crew will be heading there tomorrow.

As Wei Jin had predicted, the SAT cheating scandal in Asia gave "Bad Genius" a significant advantage in terms of subject matter. The film was among the last batch of films selected for the "Un Certain Regard" section of this year's Cannes Film Festival during the May Day holiday.

This section aims to discover the works of emerging international directors with unique aesthetics and niche styles. Known for their bold innovation and artistic experimentation, they typically focus on themes such as current social issues, identity, and social marginalization.

Although it cannot compare to the main competition, the Un Certain Regard section is still the second most prestigious section in Cannes, second only to the main competition.

Of course, in addition to participating in the competition, "Bad Genius" will also sell its copyrights, including those for the upcoming summer releases "Seattle 2" and "Monkey King: Hero Is Back," which will also be included this time.

After all, it's the world's largest copyright trading market.

To be honest, Wei Jin was not optimistic about the copyright situation of the latter two.

Because currently, the films that sell well overseas in China are mostly directed by big-name directors and have big casts, while the status of Xue Xiaolu, Yang Mi, Tian Xiaopeng and others is still a bit lacking.

But even a small amount is still something. Since we've already gone to see "Bad Genius" and arranged for quite a few administrative staff, this is just something that happens incidentally.

Wei Jin, however, was not worried about the situation with "Bad Genius".

Regardless of whether it wins an award or not, the presence of Wei Jin as screenwriter, Jing Tian as a cast member, and the SAT cheating scandal will make it a focal point for film distributors!

After they had finished tidying up, Wei Jin, carrying Fu Guihua who was already slightly sweaty, went to the bathroom and took a bath together to relieve their fatigue.

The bathroom was filled with steam. Wei Jin held the shower gel in his hands and carefully applied it to Fu Guihua's smooth, flawless skin.

The smooth, silky feel, combined with her curvaceous figure, was truly captivating.

As is well known, forces are bidirectional; this was true of the Wei and Jin dynasties, and Jing Tian was no better off.

Her delicate face was already flushed with smiles, and her beautiful eyes sparkled as if she had countless sweet words to say.

If I hadn't been eating and drinking my fill lately, the 'Wealthy Flower' would probably have been unable to contain itself long ago.

Even so, when Wei Jin's hands roamed over her slender, beautiful legs and occasionally tested the limits, Fu Guihua finally couldn't resist anymore.

She bit her red lips and said coquettishly, "You bad man, are you going to tease me again?"

"How is this teasing? This is a professional technique. Does Tian Tian feel uncomfortable?"

Seeing the mischievous smile on Wei Jin's lips, Jing Tian gave him a charming glare, said nothing more, and took the initiative to sit at the table.

She had made up her mind to do it herself and be self-sufficient.
After a night of passion, Jing Tian, ​​carrying Wei Jin's heartfelt blessings, traveled to Cannes with Guo Fan and others.

Meanwhile, in the external film market, Marvel's imported blockbuster "Avengers: Age of Ultron" has officially landed in theaters nationwide and begun its theatrical release.

This film was released in North America during the May Day holiday and has since been released in global markets.

In just 11 days, it swept the world and grossed over 6 million US dollars!

Given this, theaters are extremely optimistic about this sequel to the superhero franchise, believing it may be another blockbuster that surpasses 20 billion yuan, on par with "Furious 7".

Driven by profit, Avengers: Age of Ultron had an astonishingly high screening rate, exceeding 70%, breaking the record of the past five years!
Domestic film producers, both those currently showing and those about to be released, are all criticizing the cinemas' actions, with Wang Xiaoshuai being particularly vocal—because his film "The Intruder" was pulled from theaters!

However, just as the industry was waiting for a response from the cinemas, a message from Hong Kong media directly attracted everyone's attention!
It is reported that Chinese international actress Zhang Ziyi and Wang Feng quietly registered their marriage in Hong Kong yesterday.

The news quickly made headlines on major portal websites, became a trending topic on Weibo, and caused a stir in the industry and online.

Because no one expected that Zhang Ziyi, who has always been keen on hyping up her relationships, would actually be serious this time!

You know, she and that Hollywood guy were once at the point of discussing marriage, but they ended up breaking up because of money.
So from the very beginning, many people were waiting to see Zhang Ziyi and Wang Feng make a fool of themselves.

The farce that occurred at the Berlin Film Festival, in particular, made almost everyone pessimistic about their relationship.

Unexpectedly, in just three months, they completed the entire process from proposal to marriage registration, blatantly slapping everyone in the face!

However, Zhang Ziyi and Wang Feng, the parties involved, did not try to hide it. Not long after, they posted photos on Weibo, showing their affection.

Although it was somewhat unexpected, the person in question has already admitted it, and people in the entertainment industry reacted quickly.

Many celebrities who have had connections with Zhang Ziyi and Wang Feng, such as the "golden flowers" of the Central Academy of Drama's 96 class, Na Ying, and Yao Dazui, sent their blessings on Weibo.

But to everyone's surprise and confusion, Zhang Ziyi's older brother posted a sarcastic Weibo post.

"Breaking up was inevitable, and one day you'll regret it."

Honestly, when Wei Jin saw this Weibo post in his office, he wanted to give it a thumbs up. This person is practically a prophet!

However, as the older brother, saying this when the two officially announced their relationship shows that he was extremely pessimistic and even hated them because of love!

"Boss, is she pregnant?"

The assistant, who was also there to watch the drama unfold, leaned over and pointed to the photos published by Hong Kong media on the phone screen, asking with some uncertainty.

"It seems so, otherwise there's no reason for it to happen so quickly. If it's a shotgun wedding, then it makes sense."

Wei Jin didn't pay much attention to Zhang Ziyi in his previous life, and didn't know the exact time she gave birth, but her lower abdomen did appear somewhat protruding in the photo.

As for whether she will gain weight, that's unlikely. Female celebrities are very strict about managing their figures, especially women like Zhang Ziyi who enjoy being in the media spotlight.

Furthermore, her team did not issue any announcements regarding her walking the red carpet at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which indirectly proves this point.

"dong dong dong~~"

The knocking interrupted Wei Jin and his assistant from continuing to gossip. After answering, Jiang Xuerou walked in with a smile on her face.

"President Wei, we've reached an agreement with Hunan TV for the exclusive first-run broadcast rights of 'The Disguiser,' at 400 million per episode. Tudou has also offered 150 million per episode!"

"Not bad!"

Upon hearing these two numbers, Wei Jin smiled with satisfaction.

It's worth noting that this project was initiated at the end of last year, then filming began at the end of January, wrapped up at the end of March, and finished post-production in early May.

The entire production cycle was less than six months, and the production cost was only fifty million.

However, given its 48 episodes, this initial price directly generated a net profit of over 2.1 million yuan.

Taking into account subsequent second and third rounds of funding, as well as various other miscellaneous expenses, the net profit of "The Disguiser" is even expected to exceed 4 million!
Even though it has to share with Daylight Entertainment, Shanhe Media, which owns 60% of the company, has really made a fortune!

It's safe to say that the era of TV dramas making money effortlessly is truly upon us!
With this in mind, Wei Jin looked at Jiang Xuerou and instructed, "Director Jiang, get the preparations for the next few projects in a hurry. The success of the TV drama department this year depends on you."

Jiang Xuerou smiled and said, "Don't worry, President Wei, I'm still waiting to get a Ferrari."

"Oh? Director Jiang is really in high spirits, hahaha."

(End of this chapter)