Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 603 Exclusive Interview
As soon as Li Chen and Liu Yifei left Beijing, domestic film and television companies felt that they could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

They all emerged one after another as if a seal had been broken.

Especially Ning Hao, there are already many members of the 100 million directors club in the domestic entertainment circle.

This time, "Golden Robbery" can't enter the 200 million club, but at least it can't fall out of the 100 million club, otherwise it won't be able to stand with Li Chen in the future, and it will lose its value.
Xiao Ma also meant this and immediately released the first trailer.

The funny scene where Zhang Yi was hit by a brick and said, "Do you deserve a brick?" went viral and made many netizens laugh.

"I laughed so hard. I have to support Zhang Yi just for "Soldier"."

"It still has the flavor of Ning Hao's "Racing", I want to watch it."

Huang Bo's "Killing" followed closely behind.

Before boarding the plane, Li Chen received a call from Gu Yongkeng.

"Can you come back before the 12th of next month?"

"deal?"

"deal!"

"It should be fine, but I won't participate. You are the protagonist, so it's fine as long as you are here."

"It's unreasonable for you, the major shareholder, not to come. Besides, Wang Wei surrendered to you. Without you supporting him from behind, things would definitely not have gone this smoothly."

Gu Yongkeng recalled a certain night three months ago.
In a bar in Sanlitun, with light music playing and candlelight flickering, Wang Wei's eyes were blurred, lingering among the beautiful scenery.

Gu Yongkeng suddenly said with deep emotion: "Wastewater cleaning, financing wars, copyright wars, IPO races, the past seven years in the video industry have been seven years of fierce battles, and it has not been easy for survivors."

"But the war is not over. The situation will change greatly this year. Only those who take the initiative and strike first can survive. It's time for us to join hands."

Wang Wei's eyes no longer wandered: "You mean to merge?"

"That's right."

Half an hour later, Wang Wei left, leaving behind a message: "Remember, it's not Youku that won Tudou, it's Tudou that lost to Rongchen Pictures, the copyright giant!"

After hanging up Gu Yongkeng's phone, Liu Yifei asked curiously, "Is it Mr. Gu?"

"Well, the merger of Youku Potato is imminent, and he wants me to witness the birth of Youku Potato."

"Then congratulations to Director Li." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

"Congratulations, congratulations, Mrs. Li." Li Chen said with a smile.

As soon as they finished speaking, the two couldn't help but smile.

Liu Yifei looked at the calm man in front of her, curious about when she was attracted to him. Perhaps she could not forget him since their first meeting.

So, Director Li, do you know that you are not the only one who falls in love at first sight?
Ma Yun and Big Brother Wang also received calls from Gu Yongkeng.

The two of them had the same attitude as Li Chen, and all expressed that they did not want to steal the limelight from the number one video website in China.

Feng Qingyang’s office at Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou.

Ma Yun folded his arms across his chest, staring into the distance, his heart unable to calm down for a long time.

Li Chen's foresight is so terrifying that he has long since acquired the copyrights of classic films and TV series from mainland China, TVB, Hollywood, etc.

It seems that we have known for a long time that video websites would start a copyright war.

There is no winner in this copyright war. If there is one, it is not the video website, but Rongchen Pictures.

The penguin's courtesy is not surprising.

Baidu, the major shareholder of iQiyi.com, which is known as being born with a golden key, dares to ask Youku to stop searching its database, but does not dare to draw a clear line with Rongchen Pictures.

It can be said that Li Chen is already firmly in an invincible position, and Wang Jianlin and I are just supporting roles, and we have to speak according to his expression.

Ma Yun has been active in the martial arts world for more than ten years, and this is the first time he feels out of control.

"How can we master him?"

Beijing News reported

"Yesterday, the action drama "Special Identity" produced by Xingguang Canlan Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. held a press conference in Beijing."

"Director Huo Yaoliang, director of photography Bao Dexi, driving director Luo Lixian, and starring actors Zhen Zidan, Jing Tian, ​​Zhao Wenzhuo, Zhang Hanyu, Yang Kun, Qi Daji and others appeared at the press conference."

"Two handsome guys are here to protect Jingtian."

"It is reported that this is the first time that Kung Fu superstar Zhen Zidan and Zhao Wenzhuo have collaborated. The two have been looking forward to working together for a long time. The two of them showed mutual appreciation at the scene, not only revealing that everyone should have "expectations" for the film, but also have higher expectations for the fight scenes between the two of them in the film. It will definitely be a 'brilliant fight'!"

"During the on-site interview, Zhao Wenzhuo also revealed that he had missed many opportunities to work with Zhen Zidan and he always felt very regretful."

"I finally got what I wanted from "Special Identity" this time. I was in a state of excitement in the lounge. And today I met with my friends from the crew. I felt very cordial and warm, which made me look forward to this film even more."

Sohu Entertainment News

"According to reports, Lu Yang's new film "Kowloon Walled City: Besieged City" was officially completed yesterday, after more than four months of filming."

"The film is led by Liu Dehua, Hong Jinbao, Deng Chao, Wang Baoqiang, and stars Peng Yuyan, Xiang Zuo, and others."

"Model worker Liu Dehua immediately threw himself into the national promotion of the upcoming film A Simple Life."

Sina Entertainment News

"Li Qiaoqiao's 250 million yuan equipment escorts the Oscar red carpet, and Wendi Deng is willing to release "I Do" in North America"

"On the afternoon of February 2, local time in Los Angeles, Li Qiaoqiao, who will be walking on the red carpet at the Oscars in four days, accepted an exclusive interview with Sina Entertainment at a hotel in Beverly Hills."

"At this film festival that is unrivaled in the United States and even the world, actresses will naturally not miss such an opportunity to show themselves. It was during the interview that Li Qiaoqiao received her ultimate equipment: a handbag with a cost price of 40 US dollars."

When asked about his view on Chinese actors participating in international productions, Li Qiaoqiao said: "Director Li once said something that I think makes a lot of sense. He said it's not that Hollywood chooses Chinese actors, but that Hollywood cannot do without the Chinese market."

The interview with Li Qiaoqiao attracted countless netizens and fans.

"Leo is sober, and what he said is inspiring. No wonder Disney and Warner both love Leo."

"What they love is not Leo, but the fact that he can influence the number of Hollywood blockbusters entering the country every year."

Li Qiaoqiao looked at the comments online and was very satisfied with his sudden inspiration. He flattered Director Li subtly while making his own attitude clear.

When Li Chen and Liu Yifei landed in Los Angeles, local Hollywood media and domestic media were already waiting there.

At this year's Oscars, if the Chinese element is the bright red five-star flag, then Li Chen is the brightest star.

Even before the person arrived, it had already sparked heated discussions in the Hollywood circle.

"If you hadn't come to Hollywood, you wouldn't have known that Director Li's fame in Hollywood is just as great as in China!"

"That's right, no wonder Director Li dared to say that there is no such thing as Ocean's Eleven!"

"I heard that the Kodak Theater also wants to meet Director Li?"

"Why are they meeting Director Li?"

"I don't know. Director Li's whereabouts are becoming more and more confusing. No one knows why he went to the camera company founded by a Stanford student."

"Maybe Kodak knew about it. Or maybe Kodak wanted to find Director Li as a scapegoat and take over Yang Zi's Oscar title, which could never be negotiated."

As soon as these words were spoken, many domestic media people burst into laughter.

Yang Zi and Song Zude are the two most annoying people in the domestic media.

The reason was the same. As soon as they saw the media, the two of them wanted to grab the microphone and start all kinds of hype.

But nine out of ten sentences are not reliable, just like the Kodak sponsorship issue.

Yang Zi treated all the media people as fools.

It is obvious that he is the only one who has the final say on the huge profits. Vice President Huang Shengyi is just a director who raises his hand. Who does he need to discuss with?
It's obvious that they are making fun of Kodak and the media. No wonder Kodak would hire Director Li.

"Here they come." Someone among the reporters shouted, and everyone saw Li Chen and his group slowly appearing in the field of vision of Chinese and foreign media like a beautiful scenery walking in the Los Angeles airport.

Li Chen told her that since they were at the Oscars, they should show off their beauty openly and not go through special channels, so as not to disappoint the domestic media and have them accuse the couple of being arrogant.

Liu Yifei was seen wearing a black LV beret, her pretty face covered by sunglasses, a black leather jacket and a pair of brown high heels, and a pair of distressed blue tight jeans. She had a very different temperament, and exuded the aura of a super star from head to toe.

On the other hand, the guy next to me has hardly changed over the years, either wearing a business jacket or a black suit.

Today, Li Chen was still wearing a standard business suit, his eyebrows were still sharp. "Director Li, Director Li, Yifei."

"Yifei has prepared several looks for the Oscars this time. Can you tell us a little bit about them?"

"Director Li, has Kodak already made an appointment with you? Did the 7500 million US dollars that Yang Zi couldn't afford fall on you?"

When this question was asked, Li Chen couldn't help but take a glance. It turned out to be a reporter from Sina. No wonder he could ask such a question.

The reporter met Li Chen's gaze and chuckled twice. He knew what words could attract Director Li's attention.

"Let me clarify that Rongchen Pictures will not consider sponsoring the Oscars."

"Rongchen Pictures is not some second-rate film and television shell company. Film and television companies do not want to rely on their works to establish their brand, but also need to rely on Oscar sponsorship to increase their popularity."

"There is only one Oscar in this world, and Rongchen Pictures is also unique."

Liu Yifei watched the media from the side and saw their excited expressions when they saw her husband. They really looked like the dogs she raised.

No wonder Hong Kong people call entertainment reporters paparazzi. Liu Yifei couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth, laughing in her heart that her husband was born in the year of the crow. Whenever he opens his mouth, someone is bound to be in trouble!

When it was her turn, Liu Yifei quickly put aside the random thoughts in her mind.

"I'm honored to receive Oscar's invitation. I have prepared several looks, but they were all prepared by Li Chen. If they are not beautiful, you have to testify for me."

The reporters were all amused by Liu Yifei's mischief.

"Yifei, you finally admit that your styling is all thanks to Director Li?"

"No, no, no, only this time." Liu Yifei waved her hand and smiled.

After leaving the airport, Tim and others were already waiting there. Li Chen and Liu Yifei were surrounded by bodyguards and got into a black Rolls-Royce and drove away.

"Why do I feel that you hate him?"

Li Chen naturally knew that the 'he' Miss Liu was referring to was Yang Zi.

Li Chen smiled and touched Miss Liu's delicate face: "Disgusted? Not at all!"

“It’s not easy to make someone like me or dislike me.”

"For the former, you must at least have a face like yours! For the latter, at least you must have the ability of Zhang Weiping."

"And he doesn't make any sense at all."

Liu Yifei patted Li Chen's claws open and said with a smile: "Hateful! What do you mean by this face of mine? At least, I think you let yourself go a little bit after going abroad, Director Li!"

Li Chen laughed: "What I mean is, it's not just about your looks, but also your temperament, voice, etc."

"What else? Don't say 'wait'. Just speak clearly. I like to hear it." Miss Liu kept nitpicking with Li Chen.

Li Chen praised her facial features and personality, and even praised her ability to sleep in as a shining point that was one in a million.

Miss Liu let him go.

In the evening, Zhang Yimou brought the crew of "The Flowers of War" to visit Shuijing Wu.

The influence of Chinese stars in Hollywood is still too weak.

For example, the two people who came this time, Zhang Ziyi and Li Qiaoqiao, received almost negligible attention from foreign and local Hollywood media.

Eighty percent of the media that interviewed Li Qiaoqiao and Zhang Ziyi were domestic media.

Although the New York Times reported on Li Qiaoqiao's footprints in Hollywood, it only mentioned it in a sentence or two.

Since Zhang Ziyi broke up with Vivi and returned to China to develop her career, her popularity in Hollywood has declined rapidly, even lower than that of Li Qiaoqiao.

After all, in recent years, Li Qiaoqiao has been actively integrating with the international market with films such as "The Invisible Guest", "Detective Dee", and "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan", and he seems to be catching up.

But at this year's Oscars, Zhang Yimou and Li Chen were one of the focuses of the most attention from Chinese and foreign media, and were no less popular than any other Hollywood bigwigs.

Two of China's most powerful and influential directors gathered in Hollywood.

One nominee and one award presenter, this is the first time in the history of the Oscars.

Time magazine invited them to do an exclusive interview.

The time is the 25th, and Li Chen has chosen Shuijing Wu as the location.

The footage of Li Chen at the airport was quickly reported back to China by Sina reporters.

In just ten days, Yang Zi was completely eliminated from the circle by Li Chen alone.

The internet was full of people mocking Yang Zi.

"Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter. Leo really has a sharp tongue!"

"It's said that Leo has come to his senses, and that's absolutely true. Kodak wants to find someone to take advantage of. People like Yang Zi know that you can pretend, but you can't pay them. Leo doesn't need to pretend, just express his position directly."

"The shell company is talking about huge profits, right? Yang Zi's White Snake sequel and ten other billion-dollar blockbusters are probably only waiting for the next life."

Yang Zi felt like killing someone.

"Go! Tell Kodak that I'm paying $7500 million! I'll let Li Chen see that I'm not short of money!"

"Okay, Mr. Yang, I'll contact Kodak immediately!"

Yang Zi couldn't hold it anymore. He had never seen such a tactless subordinate.

"Come back! You're not good at making money, but you're faster than anyone else at spending money. I'll think about it again!"

The people below were all devastated, wondering what they wanted.
The next day, Zhang Yimou came to Shuijing Wu from the hotel early.

Nini and others also followed.

In the spacious and bright living room, Li Chen and Zhang Yimou were sitting on two separate single wooden sofas while accepting an interview with Time magazine.

Across the street were the reporters and photography team from Time magazine.

Nini and others sat at the other end of the living room, listening to the interview of the two great directors with great interest.

"This is the nth time that Director Li and the teachers have been on the cover of Time magazine. I remember Director Li was on the cover once when he won the Palme d'Or." Nini looked at Zhang Yimou and Li Chen at the center of the scene with envy.

Liu Yifei and Tong Dawei standing by seemed normal.

Tong Dawei smiled and glanced at Liu Yifei: "If I remember correctly, this is Director Li's third time, right? Yifei? Director Zhang should also be doing this for the second time."

Liu Yifei shook her head: "I don't know, why do I remember this was the first time!"

Tong Dawei was speechless and laughed softly, "Don't fool people like this, Yifei! Don't you know how many times Director Li has been on Time magazine?"

"I don't believe it either!" Nini took Liu Yifei's arm and said affectionately.

Li Chen and Zhang Yimou answered every question asked during the interview, and Li Chen did not avoid any embarrassing questions.

"Director Li Chen and Director Zhang Yimou, mainland China films have not been nominated for Oscars for nearly 20 years. The last time was "Farewell My Concubine" directed by Chen Kaige. The two films are very similar. Both won numerous awards and won the Golden Globe Award, which is an Oscar weathervane."

"What do you think is the reason why it took 18 years for you to be nominated for an Oscar again?"

Lao Mouzi muttered to himself: "Then you should go ask how many of the thousands of Oscar judges understand movies."

But he smiled and said, "You should tell the story, Li Chen."

Li Chen did not refuse. Of course, this was his responsibility.

"There are many reasons. Over the past decade or so, the Hollywood film industry has already taken shape. We started late, and filmmakers are still learning and exploring. During this period, we took many detours and almost lost our own characteristics as Chinese filmmakers."

“I think there is only one reason why The Flowers of War was nominated for an Oscar this time.”

"When I invited Director Zhang to join Rongchen Pictures, I said: I will never interfere with his creation. He is the one who decides how to shoot, what to shoot, who to choose to shoot, and how long to shoot. Everything is up to him."

Zhang Yimou had a smile on his face the whole time, but he was deeply saddened.

Seeing Li Chen telling lies without batting an eyelid, he was full of admiration for him.

Zhang Weiping has this ability, and Li Chen is even more skilled. No wonder they can build such a big career.

He had a pretty good idea of ​​how "The Flowers of War" was shortlisted and nominated.

Nini, who was standing behind the reporter, leaned over to whisper in Liu Yifei's ear: "Director Li is amazing!"

(End of this chapter)