Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 664: Nine Stars Announce Good News and Two Lis Join Together
Xiao Wang's proposal made Da Wang somewhat excited. Judging from the current pre-sale box office, Zhou Xingchi's share of the box office would be at least over 3000 million.

This is almost half of the 8800 million guaranteed amount that the two brothers paid.

"Brother, I know what you're thinking. We won't kill the hen to get its eggs, but what if this hen may not lay an egg for four or five years?"

Seeing that his elder brother seemed to be interested, Wang Zhonglei continued to persuade him.

"Our mainstay is Xiaogang. Zhou Xingchi is so efficient. Humph! I'm not making fun of him, but one play is like a five-year plan. It will take a long time for his next play to come out."

"Besides, as long as this guy pays enough, there is nothing he can't discuss."

Wang Zhonglei spoke eloquently, and Wang Zhongjun had already been moved, so he nodded.

As the two films are about to be released, both "Ip Man: The Final Chapter" and "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" have put in all their efforts.

Lu Yang led the crew to Los Angeles to attend the North American premiere held at the China Grand Theater.

Zhou Xingchi rushed to Shanghai, Chengdu and other places to attend premieres all over the country, which caused many leading actors to complain.

The day after the premiere of "Ip Man", "Journey to the West" was released first in Hong Kong Island.

Sina Entertainment News

"This year's three Lunar New Year Hong Kong films, including Stephen Chow's Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, Tsang Chi-wai's I Love Hong Kong, Gong Xi Fa Cai, and Wong Pak-ming's Hotel Transylvania, will be released simultaneously on the 8th."

"As a result, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, which Stephen Chow only directed but did not act in, won the box office. As of yesterday, Journey to the West took in over 990,000, including the midnight show which exceeded 1 million. With the priority show, the cumulative total exceeded 1.7 million."

"Hotel Transylvania opened with $390,000, and I Love Hong Kong opened with $340,000."

"The film will be released in mainland China on February 2, the first day of the Chinese New Year. Even though the mainland actor Wen Zhang got into trouble, it still did not have a big negative impact on the reputation of Journey to the West. Some media even estimated that the film could earn 10 to million yuan in mainland China."

"Master Xing is keeping a calm attitude towards this. He said, "Although I am not in this movie, all the actors have worked very hard. If the box office response is good, I will not rule out a sequel to Journey to the West, and I can work with them again."

Yang Siwei chuckled. Judging from the current pre-sales, the 600 million to 800 million mentioned by the Hong Kong media is not impossible.

"I didn't expect the three words 'Zhou Xingchi' to be so effective. Even without the role, it could still create such a stir."

"Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is the first film directed by Stephen Chow but not starred by him. It is also a test of whether the audience loves the movie and the people in it or just the movie.

"Boss Yang, do you want to inform Director Li?"

"No, this matter ends here. What we should focus on now is "Ip Man: The Final Chapter"!"

The promotion of "Journey to the West" and "Ip Man" has reached a fever pitch, squeezing out several other comedies and romance films released on the first and third days of the Chinese New Year, making them almost invisible.

Even Huang Bo couldn't help but complain that he was the real male lead in "101 Marriage Proposals" which was released on the third day of the Chinese New Year, but most netizens only knew about Sun Wukong in "The Monkey King : Conquering the Demons"!

Qin Hong was also unlucky, as the release date of "Love Is Not NG" produced by Star Media and directed by Zhu Shimao, starring Xin, Li Xiaoran, Yu Shaoqun and Gillian, was scheduled early.

It was also the first day of the Lunar New Year, and I had originally intended to watch it to connect the past and the future, taking over the long-awaited "The Banquet", for Valentine's Day.

As a result, "The Banquet" was leaked early, and Valentine's Day is only two days away from the Spring Festival.

"Director Qin!"

"Tell me! How much is the pre-sale box office now!"

"360 million!" The subordinate said it with gritted teeth. The screening rate on the first day was less than 10%. Even Star Media did not dare to schedule too many screenings for "Love Is Not NG".

It’s not that I can’t give it, I’m just afraid that no one will read it even if I give it!
Qin Hong had a dark face and didn't want to say a word. He waved his hand and asked his men to leave.

He finally understood that if he wanted to gain a foothold in the film and television industry, relying solely on cinemas would mean he would be forced to take the blame.

There must be a well-known director in charge of the company.

It would be best if it is a big-name director with a good reputation like Li Chen, Feng Xiaogang, or Zhou Xingchi.

It’s a pity that Feng Xiaogang is already taken, while Li Chen is not short of money!
After looking around, only Zhou Xingchi can be hunted.

Zhou Xingchi was desperate back then. If it weren't for Han Saping's support, he wouldn't be as successful as he is today.

Qin Hong is a smart man and knows where to start to succeed more easily.

On the day before New Year’s Eve, Rongchen Pictures held a press conference and simultaneously announced the “Rongchen Pictures 10th Anniversary Celebration Film List” on its official website and official WeChat account!
When the single was released, almost everyone was shocked except Li Chen and his wife and Yang Siwei, who were insiders.

It quickly made it to the front page headlines of major entertainment sections and topped the hot search lists.

Sina Entertainment News

"On the twenty-ninth day of the lunar year, the long-awaited Rongchen Films film list is out. Here is the list in detail."

"The Richest Man in Xihong City" was written and directed by Yan Feipeng and Damo, and was adapted from the foreign film "Brewster's Millions"

"Lost in Thailand: Director Ning Hao"

"Director of "The Blade of the Assassin": Lu Yang"

"Director of "I Am Not Madame Bovary": Tian Zhuangzhuang"

"Chinese Police 2 Director: Cheng Long"

"Director of Detective Chinatown: Chen Sicheng"

"Ghost Blows Out the Light: Yunnan Worm Valley Director: Wu Bin"

"Wolf Warriors Director: Wu Jing"

"Director of "Changjin Lake": Zhang Yimou"

The internet went wild.

"Lao Mouzi! The Battle at Lake Changjin! The main theme!"

"Ten-year celebration, Nine Stars announce good news!"

"This lineup, this strength! It's too damn amazing. Even the Big Six in Hollywood can only sigh in despair!"

"I Am Not Madame Bovary just won an award at Weibo Night, and Leo took it down!"

"Little Li is almost becoming a red flag bearer of poverty alleviation. Wu Jing also invested, not afraid of losing a lot of money!"

"Big brother is still big brother. No wonder he is so successful. The main theme is that he is both directing and acting without hesitation!"

Compared to the excitement on the Internet, the circle is even more lively.

"Teacher, tomorrow is New Year's Eve. I'd like to wish you a happy new year in advance." Zhang Ziyi smiled on the phone.

Little did she know that before her, people like Nini, Zhou Dongyu and Dong Jie had already fought against her.

Apart from the actresses who starred in Zhang Yimou's films, almost everyone who has Zhang Yimou's phone number has paid their respects to him.

Even Zhang Yimou couldn't recognize the identities of some of them. Others had his phone numbers, but he didn't have the phone numbers of these actors.

"Okay, okay." Lao Mouzi responded with a smile.

Zhang Ziyi made a few more polite remarks, said that she would come to the teacher's house in two days to wish him a happy new year, and then hung up the phone.

"I don't usually see her here, but now she thinks of you, her teacher! Humph, the weasel pays a New Year's visit to the chicken, with no good intentions!" Chen Ting muttered, but forgot to include the scolding of Lao Mouzi.

During this period, Chen Ting's words and deeds showed his resentment towards the actresses of Mou Zi. It was simply because Mou Zi had decided to ask his old lover Gong Li to play the role in "Lu Fan Yan Shi", and Chen Ting felt uncomfortable.

As a result, he has no good feelings towards all the actresses starring in "Mou's Actresses".

"Shut up! No one will think you are dumb if you don't speak!" Lao Mouzi's face turned dark and he glared at his young and troublesome wife.

Han Saping was almost shocked to the point of dropping his eyes.

He expected that Rongchen Pictures' film list would be complicated, but he didn't expect it to be as exaggerated as nine films.

This does not include TV dramas, variety shows and Chi You on the other side of the ocean.

Although this list does not contain any words, it is like a crown on the king's head. If Li Chen does not wear it, anyone who wears it will look like a monkey wearing a crown.

Han Sanping regretted that he chose it too early. If he had to choose three of these nine films, the three films by Zhang Yimou, Happy Twist and Chenglong would definitely be the best.

Han Sanping was not in a hurry either, he just called Liu Yifei.

If you call Li Chen at this time, there is a high chance that the call won't go through. He has learned from this experience.

Sure enough, the line was busy when I called Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei had just hung up the phone with Shu Chang when she looked at the father and son who were having so much fun in front of her and said angrily, "Who of us is the chairman?"

Li Chen and his son were having a blast playing on the carpet. Li Chen carried the kid on his back and said without turning his head, "In our family, there are only Director Liu, Xiao Li and Xiao Xiao Li! Right, Xiao Xiao Li?"

The little guy sat on his father's back riding a big horse and had no idea what "Mr. Liu" meant.

But he only remembered one word and said crisply: "Yes!"

"Listen, our son is also a smart man!" Li Chen slowly turned over, hugged the fat boy in his arms and kissed him.

Liu Yifei chuckled: "Don't give me that, whatever you ask Xiao Wuxia, he's always right!"

Li Chen laughed out loud.

"Xiao Wuxia, come to your mother." Liu Yifei half-knelt on the carpet, clapped her hands, and opened her arms.

When the little fellow heard his mother summoning the dragon, he immediately jumped off the horse and glanced at his father who was throwing himself into Miss Liu's arms.

Li Chen was so angry that he laughed and scolded: "You little bastard, you are so heartless. You are tiring me to death!"

Liu Yifei's cell phone was busy, so Han Saping called her home directly.

No more than a handful of people in the circle know Li Chen’s home phone number.

Li Chen took a breath and looked at Liu Yifei with a smile: "Guess who it is?"

"Except for Mr. Han, I can't think of anyone else."

Liu Yifei guessed it right at once.

Old Han's voice came from the phone: "You kid, if you don't say anything, then forget it! Not to mention "Chinese Police" and "Changjin Lake", this kind of subject matter can't be done without China Film. Don't think I'm taking advantage of you. With China Film, you can save a lot of trouble!"

"Besides these two, there's the Happy Twist movie."

Before Han Sanping finished speaking, Li Chen interrupted with a smile: "Boss Han, the investment in Mahua is only tens of millions at most."

Han Sanping paused for a few seconds before saying, "Okay, then let's go with Yunnan Worm Valley!"

"Come to my house for dinner on the sixth day of the New Year, I didn't invite anyone outside!"

"it is good."

Han Sanping laughed, and seemed to be in a good mood: "Your awareness is getting higher and higher."

Li Chen replied aggrievedly: "There's nothing I can do. I'm in Wohu Mountain and I can't afford to offend him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Chen hung up the phone.

Han Saping held the phone in his hand, and it took him a while to realize that Li Chen was calling him a bandit and a mountain eagle!
"Damn, this brat!" Han Sanping cursed with a smile.

"Who are you scolding, old man?" Han Jianu heard her father scolding as soon as she entered the house.

But looking at the expression on dad's face, he was smiling again.

"Who else could it be! Your schoolmate!"

Han Jianu smiled and said, "Grandpa, why do I feel that you are closer to Little Leo than to your daughter? Beating is love, scolding is love, every time I go home I hear you scolding him!"

Han Sanping was stunned. After thinking carefully, he couldn't remember when his relationship with Li Chen became so close.

Among so many filmmakers in China, the only one he invited to his home for dinner was Li Chen.

In addition to Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, Wang Changtian and Ye Ning, the co-producers of "Vientiane Island" and "The Lost Tomb", all approached Li Chen.

They were afraid that Li Chen would not play with them.

At midnight on New Year’s Eve, a piece of news came from the other side of the ocean and once again dominated the hot searches.

China Film Report
"Chiyou Pictures helps Barbie become a human."

"Reprinted from the New York Daily News, today Chiyou Pictures announced two major film news, which quickly made the front page headlines of Variety and The Hollywood Daily Report."

"The world-famous Barbie doll will be on the big screen. Chiyou Pictures co-director Christopher Nolan will shoot a live-action version of "Barbie"!"

"DiCaprio and Leonardo DiCaprio join Chiyou Pictures' The Revenant, and team up with China's Golden Palm and Golden Lion director Li Chen to once again strive for an Oscar."

Chinese netizens were extremely excited.

"Leo is finally going to the Oscars!"

“No wonder Leon announced that his schedule for the next two years was full as soon as he finished filming ‘Vientiane Island’ and went to the Gold Coast of Australia to be with supermodel Happy!”

"Little Leo, if you combine Chinese and Western cultures, you will be invincible!"

"There's a Li An in a tiny place like Taiwan. Little Li should have stepped forward a long time ago!"

"No wonder there is no Little Leo in Rongchen's nine films!"

Early in the morning, Li Chen's mobile phone received hundreds of WeChat messages.

"Come on, Brother Chen! Oscar is within your grasp!" Fan Qiaoqiao posted a beautiful picture of herself in Los Angeles. It seems that she has already arrived in the United States and is ready to conquer the Oscar red carpet.

Li Chen's guess was correct. Fat Fan had already put on the Oscar suit that was airlifted in, and her big breasts and buttocks were wrapped in a Chinese red tube top dress.

"Come on, senior! You are the best!" Yang Mi had a great business start. She got the lead in a drama "Gu Jian Qi Tan" right after her personal studio opened. She will definitely be the leading female role.

"The boss is awesome!" Deng Chao also founded his own studio when his contract expired years ago. But when he was in Rongchen Pictures, he was called Director Li. After leaving Rongchen Pictures, he was called the boss again.

Han Sanping and others even called directly.

"You are a clam, you are too tight-lipped! Why didn't I hear you talk about this yesterday?"

Li Chen was speechless: "It's just a play, Mr. Han. Besides, it's just speculation by the American media that it will win an Oscar! I never said that, and neither did Chi You."

"Just now the presidents of the three largest European companies called me! I'm totally confused!"

Han Sanping laughed loudly: "Go, all of you! Both the bureau and I have full confidence in you for this matter!"

"Director Wang just asked me about this. I asked if you could keep me informed in the future. I have been endorsing you all year long!"

Li Chen also laughed: "Boss Han, don't act pitiful! Don't think I know nothing!"

"What do you know!" Han Sanping felt a little guilty. His deputy minister was in sight, but only a few people knew about it.

However, Li Chen is like an octopus, and he has direct access to the ears of the emperor, so it is possible that he will not hear some news.

"The Buddha said, it cannot be said, it cannot be said."

Han Sanping on the other end of the phone had a smile on his face, but his voice was still hateful: "Don't play tricks on me, kid. I don't want to argue with you!"

On New Year's Eve, Li Chen's parents also came to Li Chen's villa. Together with his mother-in-law and Miss Liu's mother and son, the family of six was reunited.

Uncle Benshan is no longer on the Spring Festival Gala, but Happy Twist has taken center stage.

The two sketches "Big City Small Things" and "Today's Happiness 2" made the Mahua crew familiar to audiences across the country.

After midnight, the competition for the Spring Festival period officially began.

On the first day of screenings, "Ip Man: The Final Chapter" took 41% of the screenings, surpassing "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" with 38%. "Getting Better and Better: Village Evening" co-directed by Zhang Yibai and Xie Dongshen accounted for 11% of the screenings, and Zhu Shimao's "Love Is Not NG" and several other films accounted for a total of %.

(End of this chapter)