During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 813 How should I express my gratitude for the special breakfast?
It must be admitted that Yang Mi's ambition is truly strong.

She had just finished her trip with the brand and spent only one day in Beijing before rushing off to Shanghai to begin filming her new movie.

This time, the production team wasn't arranged for her by Wei Jin, but rather by a TV series co-produced by Mixing Entertainment and Huace Croton—"The Interpreter."

According to Yang Mi, the filming will last for about two months, which will coincide with the release schedule of "Kong: Skull Island".

Honestly, given Yang Mi's current status, it's a bit beneath her to film this kind of urban idol drama.

However, the offer was too high; not only did they ask for 100 million per episode, but they were also willing to let Yang Mi mentor newcomers.

Actors including Gao Weiguang, Li Ruixi, and even Zhang Yunlong, who just signed a contract, all received roles in a package deal.

As for Rouba, she didn't participate because she had a promotional schedule for "Diamond Lover" coming up and the schedule didn't fit.

Of course, it wasn't entirely due to scheduling issues; the main reason was to allow Rouba to fully reap the benefits of "Diamond Lover."

The drama "Diamond Lover" premiered on Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV and Anhui TV in late July and achieved quite good results.

Not only did the premiere episode achieve a viewership rating of over 1, but its peak viewership rating also reached 1.56%.

This data directly propelled it into the top three in national viewership ratings for its time slot.

In addition, the online viewership data for "Diamond Lover" is also quite impressive.

Broadcast on Tudou and Youku, the show garnered over 30 billion views in just three weeks.

Despite the suspicion that the data may be inflated, its online discussion volume, new media index, and Baidu search index are all genuine, making it undoubtedly one of the most influential TV series of the summer!

Although Rouba played a supporting role to Tang Yan in the drama, as the second female lead, she was just as popular and even more so because of her good character and many scenes.

In this situation, if Rouba joins the film crew to film, wouldn't she be handing over her enormous popularity to someone else?
Therefore, Mi Xing has arranged for Rou Ba to participate in the entire promotional campaign, determined to use this drama to make Tang Yan a stepping stone for her rise to fame.

"Aren't you afraid of offending Tang Yan by doing this?"

On the large bed in the bedroom, after listening to Rouba's explanation, Wei Jin held her firm, shapely buttocks with his large hand and applied slight pressure.

She then explained, somewhat aggrieved, "So what if I offended her? She didn't like me on set anyway."

At this point, Rouba seemed to have opened up and snuggled closer to Wei Jin.

"Brother, you be the judge. It was clearly because she joined the crew too late that the director and producer had no choice but to give me more scenes. She insists that I stole the show. How can you blame me for this?"

"Well, that's not your fault."

Wei Jin saw through it but didn't say anything. It's hard to comment on what happened in the production team, but their subsequent actions were quite obvious.

But Yang Mi and Rouba are both on the same side, and it's common practice to put others down in the entertainment industry, so he couldn't say much and could only end the topic.

"Rouba, are you hungry?"

"Well, a little bit."

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"The animated feature film 'Monkey King: Hero Is Back,' produced by Shanhe Media and October Culture, has grossed over 10 billion yuan in its first two weeks of release, reaching 10.13 billion yuan!"

"Monkey King: Hero Is Back's potential remains strong, with daily revenue still at a high level of 40 million yuan, and the final box office is expected to break the 15 billion yuan mark!"

"The Film Bureau issued a statement congratulating 'Monkey King: Hero Is Back' on surpassing 10 billion yuan at the box office, indicating that the rise of domestic animated films is promising!"

"The inspirational, romantic, and comedic comic book adaptation film 'Go Away Mr. Tumor,' exclusively produced by Shanhe Media, directed by Yu Feihong, and starring Luo Jin, Gao Ye, and Ma Sichun, will hold its premiere this afternoon!"

"The youth-oriented action film 'To the Fore,' primarily controlled by Evergrande Pictures, directed by Lin Chaoxian, and starring Eddie Peng, Dou Xiao, and Wang Luodan, has barely grossed over 100 million yuan in its first six days of release, indicating its potential is nearing its end."

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As a new day dawns, the internet is flooded with all sorts of information, but without a doubt, the most eye-catching is "Monkey King: Hero Is Back".

Countless industry peers felt uneasy, believing that Shanhe Media had completely dominated this hot summer season.

With three films in a row—Bad Genius, Seattle 2, and Monkey King: Hero Is Back—grossing over 10 billion yuan, they've practically left no room for their competitors to survive.

Of course, jealousy aside, everyone has to admit that these films are indeed of high quality and deserve their box office success.

At least compared to "Monster Hunt", it truly deserves the title!

Other movies, regardless of their box office performance, still follow market rules. Even "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" saw its daily revenue gradually decrease.

Take "Monster Hunt" for example. It's been out for over twenty days and it's still going strong, with daily box office takings remaining at over 30 million, and the total box office has also exceeded 15 billion!
What's truly amusing is that Edko Films actually had the audacity to apply for an extension key for "Monster Hunt" from the Film Bureau.

The result was obvious – the application was submitted and then rejected!
Are you kidding me? If a movie with such inflated box office numbers were to get a postponement approved by the authorities, wouldn't that be encouraging everyone to do the same thing?
"Jiang Zhiqiang was forced into a corner and had no choice but to try anything, he had no other options!"

In the office, when Anle's questionable actions were brought up, Old Chen looked on with disdain. Wei Jin didn't respond to that, but instead asked, "Have the internal arrangements been sorted out for those dozen or so newly joined cinemas?"

"Pretty much. Mr. Zhao has been gradually turning away many dishonest people by slowly boiling the frog in water, and the turnover is also increasing."

Old Chen's use of the word "advice" was very clever; Wei Jin was almost amused, but then he became serious again.

"Okay, that's good. We should learn from this and never hear of anything like it again."

"Understood, Mr. Wei."

Old Chen knew the importance of the matter and immediately nodded seriously.

At this moment, the assistant Bao Tianqi knocked on the door and came in, respectfully reminding him, "Boss, we need to leave."

"it is good."

"Go Away Mr. Tumor" is a low-budget film, but it is Yu Feihong's comeback after many years, so Wei Jin naturally came to the premiere to support her.

Not only Wei Jin, but also Gao Yuanyuan and Jing Tian, ​​Yu Feihong's best friend and Gao Ye's classmate and best friend, were invited to come and show their support.

It's a pity that, while the two beauties aren't exactly rivals, they can't coexist harmoniously for the time being.

Previously, the two of them had both rejected Wei Jin's suggestion to walk the red carpet together.

Both empresses were well aware that the bottom line was being tested and broken step by step, so they resolutely refused to give it a chance, leaving Wei Jin to sigh with regret.

With a heavy heart, Wei Jin, accompanied by his assistant, arrived at the premiere venue—the flagship store of Shanhe Cinemas in Beijing. The premiere hadn't started yet, but the venue was already bustling with activity.

Representatives from major production companies and celebrities were seen gathering in small groups, chatting and exchanging resources.

Both Jing Tian and Gao Yuanyuan were surrounded by a group of celebrities, clearly the center of their respective circles.

What Wei Jin didn't expect was that Gu Changwei and Jiang Wenli, who had previously been on the verge of divorce, also came.

It's obvious that these two people are here to support their niece, Ma Sichun.

"Wei Jin, thank you and Director Yu for your care. Si Chun said she learned a lot this time."

Jiang Wenli is known in the industry for her high EQ. She greeted him with a big smile as soon as they met, completely outshining Gu Changwei who was standing next to her.

"Sister Wenli, you're too kind. I've seen Sichun's performance, and she's truly talented. She's already one of the best among non-professional actors. Sister Wenli, you've taught her very well."

Hearing Wei Jin's undisguised praise, even though she knew there was an element of politeness in it, Jiang Wenli was very happy, and her smile seemed to be overflowing.

"I still need to learn and improve. Si Chun also submitted her resume for the casting of 'The Wandering Earth,' hoping to work with a great director like you."

Wei Jin was not surprised to hear this. Although Chen Xi had announced the casting requirements, there were still many people in the industry who wanted to take shortcuts.

People like Jiang Wenli are already considered tactful; quite a few people directly offered Chen Xi money, just for a minor supporting role.

He chuckled softly, "Really? I heard Si Chun just took on a new role, and her schedule is flexible?"

"Oh. You mean 'Soulmate'? That movie starts filming at the end of the month. I reckon with the speed of Hong Kong directors, it should be finished in a month or two. It shouldn't be delayed."

"Okay, Sister Wenli, let me say this first: I won't go easy on her during the audition. Let's see how she performs."

In fact, Wei Jin had responded to many people's requests in this way these days, but Jiang Wenli was still very satisfied.

"That's enough for me, haha."

After chatting for a while, Jiang Wenli and Gu Changwei finally left.

But then Wu Jing, who had just finished filming "A Chinese Odyssey Part Three", came over again and talked about "The Wandering Earth".

However, compared to Jiang Wenli's subtlety, Wu Jingke was much more direct, and actually started recommending himself directly, and what he said made a lot of sense!
"Mr. Wei, for this kind of post-apocalyptic survival sci-fi movie, the protagonist must have a good physique and the tough guy temperament of a soldier, otherwise it's not scientific, don't you think?"

"Um, so what?"

"So the role of Liu Peiqiang was tailor-made for me. Look at my image and temperament, it would be a pity if I didn't play an astronaut."

"Aren't you busy with the script for 'Wolf Warrior 2'?"

"Mr. Wei, this won't take up any time at all. Besides, I can discuss the plot with you on set, and I can also learn about camera movement and such. It's a win-win situation, don't you think?"

"Wow, so you've already planned out what to do after joining the crew? Okay, then let's see how you perform in the audition in a few days."

Honestly, Wei Jin's version of "The Wandering Earth" doesn't necessarily need Wu Jing's popularity to boost it. After all, he's not Guo Fan from the previous life, who has boundless appeal!

However, it must be admitted that Wu Jing is quite suitable for the role in terms of both appearance and status. If he can stand out in the audition, he would be a very good choice.

"Haha, don't worry, Mr. Wei. How many years has it been since 'The Thief'? I missed 'Operation Mekong,' but this time I'm determined to get it!"

After a period of socializing, the premiere began.

At the invitation of host Xie Nan, Yu Feihong and the main creative team filed onto the stage to share their creative process.

"As everyone knows, I lost a lot of money on 'Love Has a Lifetime' back then, and I've been paying off debts for years. I never even thought I'd have the chance to be a director again."

It was my junior colleague Wei Jin who encouraged me, gave me confidence, courage, and support, which led to the creation of "Go Away Mr. Tumor".”

Perhaps because she hadn't directed for so many years, Yu Feihong became somewhat emotional as she faced a sea of ​​guests on stage, and her speech was rather sentimental.

Wei Jin, sitting in the audience, was afraid that this older sister might say something inappropriate, such as what she said in a previous interview: "Thank you, junior brother, for your support!"
Fortunately, after expressing her gratitude, Yu Feihong gave the opportunity to speak to the actors.

"At first, I couldn't accept it and was quite resistant to it. I had to shave my head. Although I'm not a beauty, I'm still a girl."

It was Teacher Yu who talked me through with my mindset, and only allowed me to shave my head after the Spring Festival, so at least I could have a good New Year.”

Admittedly, Gao Ye's serious demeanor, combined with her current short, boyish haircut, is quite comical.

When it came to the male lead, Luo Jin, the reporters seemed unable to contain their excitement.

With the popularity of the TV series "Diamond Lover", there have been many reports about Luo Jin and Tang Yan's relationship recently, which can be described as rampant.

Unfortunately, Luo Jin, who has been in the industry for many years, is no ordinary person. He speaks fluent and precise official jargon, leaving no room for the media to elaborate.

It's clear that the two aren't ready to make an official announcement yet, but Wei Jin is probably just around the corner.

The other actors, including Ma Sichun and Jiao Junyan, were also interviewed afterwards.

But this is where the value of connections becomes apparent. Both were supporting actresses, but Ma Sichun generated the most buzz, second only to the male and female leads, while Jiao Junyan received far less.

In the entertainment industry, it's really too difficult to succeed without connections and influential people to help you.

Amidst the reflections of the Wei and Jin dynasties, the half-hour interview passed by in a flash.

As the lights dimmed, the movie began.

Compared to similar films like "The Fault in Our Stars," "Go Away Mr. Tumor" is clearly more lighthearted and humorous.

Even the inspirational aspects of this film seem to have become secondary, with comedy taking center stage!

Anyway, from the start of the movie, the laughter in the audience was almost non-stop, so it seems that it was already more than halfway to success.

This scene also put Yu Feihong, who was present at the scene, at ease, as she knew the box office results wouldn't be too bad.

"How should we thank our junior brother?"

(End of this chapter)