During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 852 Huang Bai is going to change jobs, older sister is so caring, international gossip
"Produced by Shanhe Media, China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Fiber Optics, and Wanda Media, directed by Zhang Yimou, and starring Liu Yifei, Pan Yueming, and others;

The fantasy adventure blockbuster "Yunnan Insect Valley," released during the Lunar New Year holiday season, has officially surpassed the 15 billion yuan mark at the box office, reaching 15.04 billion yuan after nine days of release!

"Following Wei Jin, Ning Hao, Tsui Hark, Xu Zheng, and Felix Chong, the sixth director in the Chinese film industry to join the 15 billion yuan box office club has been born!"

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a Hollywood blockbuster produced by Lucasfilm, a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, officially hit theaters nationwide in the early hours of today."

According to data from theater chains, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has an average screening rate of 48.7%, ranking first today!

"Yunnan Insect Valley" still has 1.28 million yuan left in box office revenue yesterday, and will face off against Star Wars: The Force Awakens today!

Huayi Group issued an announcement stating that after 16 days of release, the film "Mr. Six" has exhausted its box office potential and has voluntarily withdrawn from the Lunar New Year film season. As of today, the film's total box office revenue is 5.68 million yuan.

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After a night of excitement, the first imported blockbuster series of 2016 with strong box office appeal has finally been released.

However, its popularity was completely overshadowed by the news that Zhang Yimou had joined the 15 billion yuan director club.

Countless people in the industry envy Zhang Yimou's good fortune in being able to take on such a series of films with astonishing box office potential.

It's worth noting that while Zhang Yimou has received numerous accolades in the past, his box office performance hasn't been particularly outstanding.

The best result before was "The Flowers of War" four years ago during the Lunar New Year season, which only grossed 500 million yuan.

But now, he has directly crossed the thresholds of 10 billion and 15 billion with just one film, becoming the sixth person in the domestic commercial box office!
Moreover, it seems highly likely that "Yunnan Insect Valley" will reach the 20 billion yuan target, or even surpass Ning Hao's achievements.

This also means that, perhaps in a while, Zhang Yimou will become the second highest-grossing actor in China.

This is what you call riding a rocket!
Many media outlets, eager for a good spectacle, went to LeTV Pictures to interview Wu Ershan and ask him about his feelings regarding missing out on the series.

Unfortunately, aside from getting some information about "Ice Fantasy" and "Legend of Ravaging Dynasties", I didn't even get to meet anyone from Wu Ershan.

However, it didn't matter. Wu Ershan didn't take the bait, but the restless poet Chen jumped out and contributed a lot of buzz to the media.

Shengkai Pictures issued an announcement at noon today: After five years of development, the costume, suspense, and fantasy film "Legend of the Demon Cat," adapted from "The Ghost Banquet of the Tang Dynasty," has officially entered the preparation stage!

According to producer Chen Hong, director Chen Kaige had intended to film "The Legend of the Demon Cat" six years ago, which led to the launch of the Xiangyang Tangcheng Film and Television Base project. Now that the project is completed, director Chen Kaige will personally direct the film.

As expected, this news immediately attracted the attention of the entire film industry.

Because everyone knows that a movie that Chen Shiren has been preparing for for six years must be a blockbuster!
Moreover, according to information revealed by Chen Hong, the reason why Chen Poet was filming "Monk Comes Down the Mountain" was partly because "The Legend of the Demon Cat" could not be prepared as scheduled.
On the other hand, I also wanted to use "Monk Comes Down the Mountain" to lay the foundation and practice for "Legend of the Demon Cat"!
Listen to this: a period drama with an investment of 200 million yuan is just a practice project. You can imagine how rare this "Legend of the Demon Cat" is. It is definitely a top-notch film resource in the industry!
"No wonder he's Poet Chen; he's really stuffed after winning a Palme d'Or. Despite repeated defeats, people still believe in him. Tsk tsk tsk."

In a private restaurant in downtown Qingdao, Wei Jin spoke with a tone full of emotion.

Sitting next to him, Huang Bai joked, "Oh ho, so someone's trying to pull some strings for you, Old Wei?"

"That's not it."

Wei Jin shook his head and then explained, "Before you came this afternoon, I heard Ma Sichun call Jiang Wenli, and she was clearly interested in this play."

I was thinking, if a new generation actress is like this, I wonder how crazy the other celebrities in the industry must be.”

"That's actually normal. Although Xiao Ma is a new generation, because of Director Gu, he probably has a stronger bias towards Director Chen than many others in the industry."

The speaker was Zeng Li, who used to be a fan of Zhang Yimou and Chen Shiren, and knew how much those stories from the last century had influenced people.

Besides, Gu Changwei was also the cinematographer for "Farewell My Concubine". They went to the Cannes Film Festival together back then. He can't help but brag about it to the younger generation for many years.

"That's true."

Wei Jin nodded, then picked up his wine cup and suggested, "Let's not talk about that. It's a rare occasion for us to get together. Xiao Ou, Huang Bai, let's have a drink."

Although there's still some time before the Spring Festival, Huang Bai isn't the type to frantically try to make money. Yesterday, he took his wife and children back to his hometown of Qingdao.

It just so happened that Wei Jin was filming at the Oriental Movie Metropolis, which wasn't far away, so a visit to the set was inevitable, which led to this dinner party.

The reason why dinner was not arranged in the park was mainly because Huang Bai said he had some private matters to discuss.

Considering that they were guests, and that they hadn't had a private gathering with Huang Bai and his wife in a long time, Wei Jin and Zeng Li readily agreed.

However, Huang Bai has a high EQ and is very open-minded. He arranged several separate tables at the Wanda Hotel and took good care of the crew.

"Yes, yes, thank you for your hospitality, Brother Bai. The food here is much better than at the hotel, haha."

"Pear, are you trying to make fun of me? Hahaha."

Huang Bai was very happy at the gathering of old friends. He picked up his glass and drank it down, as did Xiao Ou next to him.

After a drink, the atmosphere at the table became even more harmonious. Xiao Ou pulled Zeng Li aside to chat about skincare, and it was clear that she greatly admired Sister Li's condition.

Sister Li didn't hide anything. Over the years, she had been envied by many people and had gained experience. She then launched into a long and eloquent speech.

Wei Jin, on the other hand, got down to business with Huang Bai, saying, "Tell me, what is it that can't be said on set?"

"It's not that I can't tell you, it's just that I don't want to make things too complicated."

When the time came, Huang Bai hesitated for a moment, then raised his glass to toast again before saying, "Well, I'd like to try a different position."

"director?"

Wei Jin blurted out instinctively, then jokingly added, "Were you provoked by Bao Qiang?"

"Well, not entirely, but it did have some impact back then."

Having known each other for over ten years, Huang Bai had no embarrassment in front of Wei Jin. After openly admitting it, he began to explain.

After the movie "Lost in Thailand" became a huge hit, Huang Bai directed and starred in a short film called "The Undrunk Life of a 2B Youth".

The 18-minute short film received a good response after it was broadcast on Tudou Video, and he then had the idea of ​​directing a feature film.

However, over the past few years, he has made a fortune in variety shows, movies, and commercial endorsements, and with the birth of his second child, he has been putting it off.

Now, seeing Ning Hao go from a 10 billion yuan director to a 20 billion yuan director, and even a complete newcomer like Bao Qiang starting to get the hang of things, he's starting to get restless.

"Your procrastination is quite severe, but I can understand, hahaha."

Wei Jin chuckled and joked, then asked, "Do you have the script yet?"

"I have an idea, but it's not fully formed yet. I plan to finish the script in the first half of this year, and I hope you can support me then." Goodness, this inverted sentence made Wei Jin laugh. "How will you support me? Funding? A team? You can't expect me to be your producer, can you?"

"I don't dare to think about that. What if it doesn't turn out well? Wouldn't that ruin your reputation? How about investing and having a cameo role?"

Although Huang Bai is confident in his audience appeal, he doesn't dare to guarantee that his debut work will be well received. He thinks it's better to be realistic than to be delusional.

"A cameo role is out of the question. I've never appeared in anyone else's movie before. But please invest. I'd be happy to have a 30-50% stake."

"That's settled then. Thank you for your support, boss. I'll drink this first!"

Huang Bai picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, but in his heart he was wondering whether he should invite Ning Hao and Bao Qiang to make cameo appearances, which would at least increase the box office guarantee.

"Yeah, best wishes to Director Huang for a smooth production of his new film and a box office hit! Cheers!"

After a satisfying meal, the four of them chatted for a while before heading home around nine o'clock.

But as soon as Wei Jin arrived at the hotel, he saw that Zeng Li's luggage had already been packed and neatly placed in the entrance hall.

Clearly, the older sister was prepared to leave tomorrow.

So he couldn't resist pulling the beauty's slender waist into his arms and gently inhaling the scent of her hair. "Sister Li, can't we stay?"

Although Sun Qian and Wang Zixuan replaced Zeng Li after she left, the older sister was more caring than them.

Whether it's emotional or physical, they take good care of Wei Jin, and he enjoys this feeling.

And for some reason, Wei Jin always felt that the quality of his sex life was particularly good when he slept with Zeng Li. Perhaps it was because she was his first woman?
Zeng Li could also sense this attachment, and her heart was filled with joy. She smiled and touched his forehead with her slender finger.

"Silly girl, didn't we already agree on this? Besides, Dudu is waiting for me at home. It's been so long, she must miss her mom."

"Okay, it's been almost two months, and Dudu really misses her mom. So, Sister Li, let your husband pamper you again tonight."

"Do not."

At this moment, Zeng Li reached out and pressed her finger to Wei Jin's lips, her eyes sparkling.

"You did a great job last night. Tonight, it's your big sister's turn to pamper you!"

After speaking, Zeng Li offered a kiss, her little hands becoming increasingly restless.

How could the Wei and Jin dynasties remain unmoved by the profound favor bestowed upon them by a beautiful woman? They could only indulge in her tenderness.

Before long, thick clothes were scattered all over the ground, and the two met naked in the moonlight.

Gently pushing Wei Jin down, Sister Li's curvaceous and hot body pressed against him, moving down his chest and abdomen.
As the night passed, Zeng Li, carrying Wei Jin's burning and intense love, embarked on her journey back to the capital.

Wei Jin is also immersed in the filming of "The Wandering Earth". Judging from the current progress, filming is expected to wrap up in about half a month.

Meanwhile, the opening day box office figures for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" have also been released.

Because it happened to be a Saturday and the number of screenings was incredibly high, this Hollywood blockbuster raked in a staggering 1.83 million yuan at the box office.

Under its powerful suppression, "Yunnan Insect Valley" was also targeted, and its daily revenue fell below 100 million yuan for the first time, reaching 98.4 million yuan.

In light of this, Liu Yifei, Pan Yueming, and other key members of the production team continuously updated their Weibo accounts while promoting the film, calling on fans to go to the cinema to support the film.

As for the other upcoming movies, they've entered a frenzied promotional phase, with press releases being issued as if they're above the law.

There was no way around it, because "Yunnan Insect Valley" and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" directly occupied more than 98% of the market share.

The entire film market was in dire straits; almost all the films released at the same time became cannon fodder.

Moreover, judging from the current situation, the daily revenue of these two dramas is still very strong, and it is estimated that the next two weeks will be dominated by them.

More importantly, two globally blockbuster films, "Kung Fu Panda 3" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road to Success," are also slated for release in late January!

In this situation, if you want to get a share of the market in January, you have to put more effort into promotion.
Even the films scheduled for the Spring Festival seem to feel immense pressure, and have increased their promotional efforts once again.

Gong Li, who had just finished filming "Sheep Without a Shepherd," became the main force in promoting "The Monkey King 2," attracting the attention of many viewers.

Wang Pangzi, who became a sensation with "Chasing the Dragon" and "Fame and Fortune", also personally launched the promotion of "From Vegas to Macau III" and shouted the slogan of breaking 1 billion again!

Press releases for "The Mermaid" were also everywhere, with the phrase "We all owe Stephen Chow a movie ticket" once again becoming a hot topic online!
As for "Detective Chinatown," it also garnered considerable attention thanks to the presence of Yan Fei and Peng Damo, as well as the gimmick of a Wei-Jin script.

This chaotic and lively scene continued until news of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony came out, at which point all the domestic entertainment news was suppressed!

It wasn't because Leonardo DiCaprio won the Golden Globe for Best Actor again for "The Revenant," but because of his gossip with the LG actress at the awards ceremony!

"It is reported that Leonardo DiCaprio had a physical altercation with a well-known actress at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony. The actress's fiancé reportedly berated DiCaprio at the awards banquet, accusing him of being vulgar, rude, and disrespectful to women."

It must be admitted that the love of gossip is truly an ingrained part of humankind, especially when this gossip involves two top celebrities.

However, compared to others who were still confused while watching the drama unfold, Boss Wei had Hunter as his "informant," allowing him to get a much deeper understanding of the situation.

Simply put, after the Golden Globe nominations were announced, Leonardo DiCaprio repeatedly expressed his disdain for the actress in public.

In his words, this woman's acting skills were completely unworthy of a nomination for Best Actress in a Miniseries.

After the final awards were announced, the LG actress deliberately showed off her superiority to Leonardo DiCaprio before going on stage, even putting her arm on his shoulder.

Leonardo was immediately taken aback and showed a disdainful and comical expression, even letting out exaggerated laughter during the award presentation.

Then, the LG actress's fiancé angrily confronted Leonardo DiCaprio and demanded a public apology.
At this point, social media in North America was in an uproar, and Leon clarified on Twitter that it was just a misunderstanding.

"There's no way around it, feminism is getting stronger in North America, and Leon has to back down. But Matt did come up with a good 'idea,' hahaha."

Hunter laughed heartily on the phone, and Wei Jin was left speechless with amusement after hearing the story.

Matt actually had Leon seduce Lady Gaga, cheat on her fiancé, and then get revenge.
Even Wei Jin could imagine that Leonardo DiCaprio must have been absolutely disgusted by his best friend.

After all, even though Leonardo DiCaprio is a womanizer and doesn't discriminate between meat and vegetables, he probably really wouldn't be able to bring himself to sleep with this woman.
"By the way, boss, Legendary Pictures."

"Ok?"

(End of this chapter)