During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 848 Boss, they still want more

For three consecutive days, Clara stayed on set, where Boss Wei molded her into his likeness, imbuing her entire body with his essence.

During this time, he inevitably partnered with Wang Zixuan, allowing Boss Wei to unlock new achievements and poses.

Clara returned home with billions of dollars, her hot, shapely buttocks smug, her heart overflowing with satisfaction, just as the weekend ended.

Of course, Mr. Wei has a very good reputation and wouldn't do something so heartless.

While Clara may not have an abundance of resources in China, judging from Shanhe Media's own projects, she will at least have no shortage of supporting roles.

As for how much she can earn, that depends on her own abilities.

Outsiders, the publicity battle between Huayi and fiber optics has intensified over the past three days and shows no signs of stopping.

Looking at the endless stream of various press releases, even Wei Jin was somewhat alarmed; the amount of money the two families were burning was no small sum.

But that's how business warfare works. Unless it's a crushing defeat where one side can deliver a fatal blow, or out of fear, one side backs down and compromises.

Otherwise, once the back-and-forth continues and both sides have invested enough sunk costs, it will be very difficult to stop.

Especially with "Yunnan Insect Valley" still eyeing the market covetously, the two companies had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it!
However, it has the support of Weibo and the channel support of traditional radio media accumulated over more than a decade.
Even though fiber optics' market value is not as high as Huayi's, and its influence in the industry is also weaker, they still fought back and forth, evenly matched.

It's a pity that no matter how lively the publicity campaign is, it's just icing on the cake; ultimately, a movie's quality is what matters.

In terms of quality, from an objective perspective, "Mr. Six" is indeed significantly better than "Devil and Angel".

This can be seen from the difference in the ratings on the two websites – even if there is suspicion of vote-rigging and smear campaigns, the difference between 8.2 and 5.3 is enough to illustrate the problem!

So even though the theaters adjusted the screening schedules for both films, "Mr. Six" continued to see its box office revenue rise further thanks to its positive word-of-mouth.

The following day, the box office grossed 61 million yuan. After entering the weekend, the box office saw another surge, approaching the 70 million yuan mark for two consecutive days.

After four days in its opening weekend, "Mr. Six" has grossed a total of 2.58 million yuan!
In contrast, "Devil and Angel" showed a clear downward trend. Even into the weekend, the box office did not rise but fell, with a daily drop of more than 10%!

After four days, "The Villain Angel" grossed a total of 4.52 million yuan, but the daily gross was only 1.08 million yuan.

If things go as expected, the daily revenue of this show will continue to decline, and may even plummet!

But Lao Wang was quite open-minded about it, and he spoke frankly to Wei Jin in a phone call:

"It doesn't matter. I had already planned to make it a one-week trip. Otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen this release date. If the box office can exceed 600 million, that would be a victory."

As for what happens next, I'll leave that to *Yunnan Insect Valley*. I want to see if *Mr. Six* can turn things around!

Clearly, Lao Wang, having seen the finished product, has full confidence in "Yunnan Insect Valley".

But that's exactly what happened. Wei Jin conservatively estimates that this film will gross at least 15 billion yuan at the box office, and the upward momentum of "Mr. Six" is destined to be interrupted!
"By the way, bro, are you really not going to the premiere tomorrow?"

"Okay, I won't participate. I'll leave it to Director Zhang."

Wei Jin didn't attend the premiere of "Fame and Fortune," so he won't go this time either, lest Ning Hao feel resentful.

Moreover, with Zhang Yimou's influence and the power of the five major production companies, the star power of the premiere will not be affected in the slightest whether Wei Jin attends or not.

As for Liu Yifei, Wei Jin had already spoken to her beforehand, so she completely understood.

After hanging up Lao Wang's call, Wei Jin turned around, went behind the monitor, picked up the megaphone, and began filming a new scene.
As a new day dawned, the promotional battle between Huayi Brothers and Fiber Optics continued, but the entire film industry's attention was drawn to the premiere of "Yunnan Insect Valley".

As Shanhe Media's last production of the year, Shanhe Media intended to bring 2015 to a perfect close, and the premiere was held in the auditorium.

Just as Wei Jin had predicted, it had the backing of five production companies: Shanhe Media, Shanghai Film Group, China Film Group, Fiber Optics, and Wanda.
Although this premiere was not as flamboyant as that of "Mr. Six", there were still countless guests who came to show their support.

So much so that even after noon, before the premiere had even started, the area outside the auditorium was already packed with people.

Dozens or even hundreds of media outlets, movie fans, and onlookers surrounded both sides of the red carpet, all eager to catch a glimpse of the stars up close!
Around 3 p.m., Zhang Yimou, along with the main creative team including Liu Yifei, Pan Yueming, and Li Dazui, took the lead on the red carpet, walking through a jungle of cameras and microphones.

La Peikang, Ren Zhonglun, Wang Changtian, Ye Ning, and Chen Zhiming, as representatives of the five major production companies, were also present.

Later, there were also Yinghuang Yang, the boss, Bona Yu, Qin Hong from Xingmei, and others. Even Wang Zhonglei, who had been at odds with fiber optics these past few days, came with a big smile on his face.

Stephen Chow, Tsui Hark, Ning Hao, Xu Guangtou, Lu Yang, Jiang Wen, and others form the core lineup of top directors.

As for other top-tier guests, such as Jing Tian, ​​Fan Bingbing, Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, and Zhou Xun, they all made an appearance.

Following them are a large number of ordinary first-tier celebrities, such as Lu Han, Ni Ni, Sun Honglei, Wang Baoqiang, Huang Bai, Yang Rong, Wan Qian, and Shu Chang.
With hundreds of guests and nearly two hours on the red carpet, the media were incredibly busy, their camera shutters practically smoking from being pressed so many times.

Meanwhile, the movie fans and onlookers on both sides also burst out with unparalleled passion, with cheers and shouts never stopping from beginning to end!
Compared to the excitement on the red carpet, the atmosphere inside the venue was just as vibrant, if not more so.

Before the premiere began, the guests gathered in small groups to exchange resources or make connections.

Liu Yifei, the female lead, wore a suit jacket and a high ponytail today, exuding a heroic and dashing vibe that perfectly matched Shirley Yang's character.

At this moment, a polite smile graced her delicate face as she dealt with the guests, appearing poised and elegant.

As for the director, Zhang Yimou was the center of attention on set, surrounded by many production company executives.

After all, he is a top director in China, and everyone should take him seriously. Who can guarantee that there won't be opportunities for collaboration in the future?

Jing Tian didn't join in the fun much, chatting idly with Gao Ye, Kan Qingzi, Shu Chang, and others in their seats.

But when women get together, besides skincare, the most common topics they talk about are gossip.

One minute it's Zhang Ziyi giving birth, the next it's Zhao Yanzi starting a new film—the list goes on and on.

This scene left Li Chun, who was sitting next to her, speechless.

Fan Bingbing takes her newly signed artists around to build connections, while her boss is really too laid-back, completely letting them run wild. But then again, since joining Starlight Entertainment, she hasn't lacked resources, and the recent drama "The Legend of Da Yu'er" had pretty good ratings.

As the lead actress, she received considerable support, barely managing to enter the ranks of second-tier actresses.

Moreover, with a bright future ahead of me, I'm completely free from all those unpleasant things. Even though I'm still somewhat behind my classmate Huang Mengying, I should be content.

"Thank you all so much for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the premiere of the movie 'Candle in the Tomb: The Yunnan Insect Valley'."

Xie Nan's clear and articulate opening remarks marked the official start of the premiere.

At Xie Nan's invitation, Zhang Yimou and his main creative team filed onto the stage and chatted about interesting anecdotes from the filming process.

The change of director for "Yunnan Insect Valley" has unsurprisingly become the focus of media attention.

Although Zhang Yimou is not good with words, he has been in the entertainment industry for many years and can handle this kind of situation without any problem, especially since he had a contingency plan.

"No one has stipulated that a series of films must be directed by the same director. The 'Brotherhood of Blades' series, the 'Lost in' series, the 'Painted Skin' series, and so on, are all examples of this, aren't they?"

The main reason I took on this series was to try different styles, broaden my horizons, and adapt to new market trends.
I am very satisfied with the result of the experiment, and I believe that this film, "Yunnan Insect Valley," will not disappoint fans of the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series.

Zhang Yimou's speech was steady and lacked any surprises, which dissatisfied the media, who then turned their microphones to the "Iron Triangle".

The issue is a comparison between Zhang Yimou and Wu Ershan, two directors from different eras, and the purpose of this comparison is quite obvious.

While not everyone in the entertainment industry is a shrewd individual, they at least understand basic social etiquette.

Even though Wu Ershan has switched companies, Boss Wei hasn't said anything. As actors, they naturally have a working relationship, so how could he possibly gossip about them behind their backs? Naturally, he can only disappoint the media.

Nearly half an hour later, the interactive session ended, the lights dimmed, and the main feature of the movie began to play.

Compared to its predecessor, "Mojin: The Lost Legend," the budget for "Yunnan Insect Valley" doubled, with special effects accounting for nearly half of the total budget.

Such a huge investment has resulted in stunning, even breathtaking, visual effects.

It's no exaggeration to say that the entire film perfectly recreates the mysterious ancient tomb world from the original novel.

The strange creatures such as living human figurines, water hog bees, and the Huo's immortal insect, as well as the various bizarre mechanisms hidden deep in the ancient tomb, all amazed the guests present, making them feel as if they were actually there.

After the "Iron Triangle" entered the tomb of King Xian, they faced various bizarre mechanisms and dangerous creatures, which was also thrilling!

The movie lasted for more than two hours, and the audience rarely left. They were all completely captivated and even exclaimed in amazement from time to time.

Sitting in the audience, Wang Zhonglei could no longer laugh. Although he was uneducated, he still had some appreciation skills.

The plot is full of twists and turns, the special effects are impeccable, the director is a superstar, the actors' performances are excellent, and there is a huge fan base for the original work.
In his view, "Yunnan Insect Valley" has all the prerequisites for an excellent fantasy adventure film!
In this situation, what can "Mr. Six" rely on to compete?
In contrast, the five production companies and the main creative team were in high spirits, as they all knew that the movie was definitely going to be made.

Therefore, when faced with questions from the media about box office results, Zhang Yimou and the main actors, who had just returned to the stage, shouted out slogans in unison.

"Our box office expectation is 20 billion!"

The premiere had just ended, and the reception had only just begun when reports about the film simultaneously appeared on entertainment headlines.

"The second installment of the Ghost Blows Out the Light series, 'Yunnan Insect Valley,' held its premiere in Beijing today. The grand auditorium was filled with stars, making it a truly dazzling event!"

"Adapted from the bestselling novel, the highly anticipated fantasy blockbuster 'Yunnan Insect Valley' is about to hit the Lunar New Year film season, and the premiere was met with a rave response!"

"At the premiere, the creative team unanimously declared that 'Yunnan Insect Valley' is aiming for a box office of 20 billion!"

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Media outlets and filmmakers alike have unanimously given "Yunnan Insect Valley" exceptionally high coverage and praise.

Using terms like "fantasy epic" and "ancient cultural epic" to describe this film is not an exaggeration at all.

On the online forum, many moviegoers who were lucky enough to win tickets and attend the premiere have begun to give their ratings and reviews.

"A production by Shanhe is guaranteed to be a masterpiece! 'Yunnan Insect Valley' is a highly faithful recreation and absolutely brilliant!"

"With its smooth plot, stunning special effects, and excellent acting, 'Yunnan Insect Valley' is definitely worth watching. Highly recommended!"

"I highly recommend buying tickets for the IMAX theater; the visual effects are absolutely stunning."

Wei Jin didn't pay much attention to the premiere news; he was currently enjoying the attentive service from Wang Zixuan and Liu Yan in his hotel suite.

The filming of "Back to Field" began after the National Day holiday and only ended yesterday.

As the project leader, Liu Yan has been on set for almost three months and hasn't eaten meat since.

So as soon as the recording of the show ended, Liu Yan couldn't wait to fly over.

The woman, though only in her thirties, turned her head to give a signal.

"Boss~ I want more~~"

"Hehe, then do it yourself."

As Wei Jin spoke, he adjusted his position and leaned against the headboard.

"Hmm, not bad, Zixuan is very sensible. Let's change the camera angle next."

Wei Jin had barely finished speaking.

(End of this chapter)