Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 532: Someone is causing trouble in the Master Class
It would have been fine if Han Sanping didn't call.

Li Chen really couldn't bear to pour cold water on him.

After all, Han Sanping is quite nice.

This time, Li Chen didn't need to say anything for "The Founding of a Party", all the artists of Rongchen Pictures would have a share.

Not to mention Yang Mi and others who have already starred in "Founding of a Republic", even if it is for the box office, Lao Han will not miss the young actresses of Rongchen Pictures.

Even Zhang Hanyun, who is studying at school, and Di Lieba, who is in school, have a role.

Thanks to Li Chen's intervention, Zhang Hanyun got the opportunity to act opposite Liu Dehua.

After learning that he would play the role of the patriotic general Cai E, Liu Dehua almost read all the information about Cai E's life.

Just for this reason, Li Chen felt that he needed to arrange a Xiao Fengxian for Liu Dehua who could at least cry.

Dilireba also got the role of a female warrior.

The day before yesterday, Han Sanping held a grand premiere of "The Founding of a Party" in Beijing.

I don’t know if Mr. Han drank fake wine before the premiere or what.

He actually shouted out the slogan of 10 billion box office in front of the media.

He even argued that the number of viewers for "Founding of a Republic" in 09 was 1305 million and the box office was 4.15 million.

The number of moviegoers for "The Founding of a Party" is expected to reach 3000 million. Based on the minimum ticket price of 35 yuan, the box office revenue will surely exceed 10 billion yuan.

Previously, the vice president of the New Film Association had revealed a bombshell, saying that "The Founding of a Party" was a task and would not be taken off the shelves until it reached 800 million yuan in box office, and other films would have to stand aside.

As a result, Lao Han was even more powerful and simply rounded up the number to an integer.

Coupled with the deletion of Tang Wei's scenes and the hype of the star cast, "The Founding of a Party" has become popular before it was released.

Li Chen thought it was normal for Lao Han to be a little inflated, but it was too much for you to shout out 10 billion.

"Boss Han, no matter how good I am at seeing the big picture, I can't match your lofty sentiments."

"Only you can shout out 1 billion. What's the matter? You can't stand me, Li Jiuyi, so you must shout out 1 billion to surpass me." Li Chen teased Han Sanping with a smile.

After returning from the premiere, Zhang Yi told Lao Han's bold words to the crowd of artists from Rongchen Pictures.

In addition, Chen Hong was chosen by Chen Kaige at the premiere, so she called Li Chen directly.

I hope Zhang Yi will play the role of Zhang Mu, Wang Xueqi's assistant in "Search".

It is said that Chen Kaige fell in love with Zhou Fohai, played by Zhang Yi, at first sight.

Han Sanping also knew that he could not hide this from Li Chen.

Zhang Yi is his artist. That guy looks very smart and will definitely inform Li Chen when he returns.

"What? You think 'The Founding of a Party' can't make 1 billion?"

What the hell can I do?
One billion? Four hundred million is the maximum. Do you think you are the truck driver in Avatar or me, Li Chen? Li Chen laughed inwardly.

"I don't know if I can do it, but I'll analyze it for you and you can judge for yourself."

"you say!"

"The Founding of a Republic was released during the National Day holiday, which is a seven-day holiday. The Founding of a Party doesn't seem to be related to the summer holiday, and there is no holiday on July 1st."

"The so-called star cast is already second-hand goods. The audience may find it fresh if they use it once in The Founding of a Republic, but it's hard to say if it will work twice."

"And the most important point is that The Founding of a Party has no word-of-mouth marketing, and there is not even any media rating. Most audiences have become accustomed to choosing a movie based on word-of-mouth. You can decide for yourself."

"Personally, I think you'd be very lucky if you can surpass Jiang Wen's Let the Bullets Fly!"

No one dares to comment on the quality of "The Founding of a Party", and main-theme movies are not invincible.

What's more, in the early stage, the film company deliberately allowed the media to hype Tang Wei, but in the end deleted all of Tang Wei's scenes, which was really a bit anticlimactic.

Han Saping felt that Li Chen was a little bit arrogant. He thought that he was a gambler god just because he won the bet against the eight major cinema chains?
Even he admitted that what Li Chen said made sense.

But he still believes that "The Founding of a Party" can reach 700 million with his eyes closed, surpassing Jiang Wen and beating Li Chen without any problem.

No one knows better than him the increase in the number of screens in the country in the past two years and the pre-sales and screening schedules of "The Founding of a Party".

In particular, the number of private screenings has doubled compared to "Founding of a Republic".

Moreover, all the schedules have been cleared, so it’s almost a single-choice question for “The Founding of a Party”.

"You're so pessimistic about 'Great Cause'? Why don't we make a bet? If the box office of 'Great Cause' is not as good as 'Bullet', I lose."

Han Saping's confidence was almost overflowing from his phone, and he seemed to feel that he was sure to win.

Li Chen didn't know whether to say Han Saping was confident or conceited.

"Forget it, Mr. Han. There's no point in betting with you. You lost the bet with Mr. Ren on "The Founding of a Republic" and it seems that you haven't fulfilled your bet yet."

"Besides, if you lose, what can you lose to me?"

When Han Saping heard Li Chen mention the bet on "Founding of a Republic", his face turned dark.

Old Ren is a big mouth. Now everyone in the circle knows about Nan Jinglu’s naked bet.

A phone call with Li Chen made Han Saping feel uneasy.

Li Chen's predictions have always been accurate.

But he had already made the billion-dollar boast in front of the media.

And in terms of the number of screens, 10 billion is no problem at all.

The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. Han Saping picked up the phone and called the person in charge of the marketing branch of China Film.

As soon as the phone call was connected, Han Saping asked the first question.

"Tokutomi, what's the current pre-sale situation?"

"Director Han, the pre-sale results are encouraging. The first day pre-sale box office has exceeded 1800 million, and the number of private screenings on the 15th also set a record."

Fan Qiaoqiao was extremely unhappy when he came out of the Shanghai Grand Theater.

Huayi ignored her, and even Feng Xiaogang and Wu Yusen, two big directors who were on the same page with her, looked down at her.

The atmosphere of a close relationship with Brother Chen that I worked hard to create backstage on the red carpet disappeared after entering the theater.

Especially the other Qiao Qiao who took the initiative and pulled the woman Deng Wendi to chat with Brother Chen enthusiastically. It seemed that it was deliberately targeting her backstage on the red carpet.

"Have you found out what they talked about?"

"Well, I heard that the American wanted to invest in Rongchen Pictures, but Director Li refused."

Mu Xiaoguang is still very capable. The award ceremony had just ended, and the conversation between Li Chen and the Murdoch couple had spread within the circle in a small circle.

Fan Qiaoqiao sneered: "These foreigners are really crazy."

"Although I'm not Brother Chen's bedmate, I think I know Brother Chen well over the years."

Mu Xiaoguang laughed and said, "How can you say that?"

"From what he has done, it is clear that Brother Chen wants to be a pioneer in resisting the impact of Hollywood capital."

"If we really want to go public, we will naturally invite domestic capital to join us. How can we allow Hollywood capital to show off in China?"

I have to say that Fan Qiaoqiao had a very accurate assessment of Li Chen.

There was no way Chi You could let Hua Na take over the shares.

But Rongchen Pictures will not allow foreign capital to get involved.

Downstairs of Jinmao Tower, a black Mercedes-Benz business car slowly stopped at the door.

The doorman opened the car door, and two men and two women with masks covering their faces got out of the car one after another.

A few people said thank you and quickly walked into Jinmao.

"Are these four people celebrities? Why do I feel that the man just now looks like Liu Dehua?" one of the two doormen asked suspiciously.

"No way? But the figures are indeed similar."

The four people who walked into Jinmao were indeed Liu Dehua, Zhang Yi, Zhang Hanyun and Reba.

"Godfather, please call the boss later. It's so late, the three of us dare not do anything." Zhang Hanyun muttered with a smile on his face, wearing a mask.

Several people followed Huang Jianxin to Shanghai to promote "The Founding of a Party" and went straight to LaCrosse as soon as they got off the plane.

Liu Dehua had just heard that Li Chen had won the Outstanding Contribution Award for Chinese-language Films, so naturally he came to congratulate him.

As for the name Zhang Hanyun, Liu Dehua also likes this little girl from the bottom of his heart.

What's more, she is Li Chen's artist.

The two's rivalry in "The Founding of a Party" where they talked about "What can I do? I have already pledged my seven-foot-tall body to the country, so I cannot pledge my love to you anymore" was extremely smooth.

Zhang Hanyun doesn't need eye drops
At that time, director Huang Jianxin and the actors on the set said that the two of them played lovers very well.

At the premiere, Liu Dehua joked: "Yunyun is my daughter, so of course a daughter is her father's little lover."

As a result, Zhang Hanyun immediately followed up with the conversation and called him godfather.

When the few people saw Li Chen, they naturally couldn't help but congratulate him.

Li Chen glanced at Liu Dehua and Zhang Hanyun.

Liu Dehua smiled and said, "I have already accepted Yunyun as my goddaughter. You must take good care of my daughter in the future."

Zhang Hanyun smiled sweetly and said, "Godfather, the boss has always taken good care of me."

"Brother Hua, your daughter may bring you good luck. Maybe by this time next year, Yunyun will have a younger sister or brother."

Liu Dehua laughed out loud: "If that's the case, that would be great."

Liu Dehua’s biggest wish now, of course, is to have a baby.

The next day, the Shanghai Film Festival Forum began.

As one of the four sections, the master class is the most popular.

In addition to the three most influential directors in the film industry today, Murdoch was also there.

Liu Yifei called her husband early in the morning and told him that she had been admitted to the hospital and would probably give birth in the next few days.

"I will fly back as soon as possible after attending the forum. I feel like I will only be here today or tomorrow."

These words scared Li Chen a lot.

As his wife's due date approached, the paparazzi became restless and rushed out to find out where Liu Yifei would give birth.

The media speculated that Li Chen preferred to produce it at Concorde.

But in fact, Li Chen chose the more private Wuzhou Women's Hospital.

Wuzhou Women's Hospital was also facing a serious threat, as the client had signed a confidentiality agreement and paid a high fee.

Although the hospital also tried hard to use Liu Yifei's delivery to promote its reputation.

But not before Liu Yifei is discharged from the hospital.

"Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I finish the forum."

All kinds of monsters have come to the forum.

The most eye-catching one is Yoko.

If you don't make a sound, you'll be scared. A rookie in the film industry actually criticized the weird things in the film industry.

But in the end, it inevitably fell on "Legend of the White Snake" and Huang Shengyi.

The master class was the highlight of the four forums, and many new directors attended.

Li Chen just nodded to Feng Wu.

When the forum started, everyone noticed that Director Li seemed a little distracted today.

It was not until Feng Xiaogang took the first move that Li Chen got into the game.

"Zhang Yimou's highest box office record is less than 300 million, and there are very few directors in China whose box office exceeds 300 million."

These words were like a cold breeze in June, which instantly sobered Li Chen up.

(End of this chapter)