Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 705 I Want You to Be a Hero For Once

Huayi has had a really bad year. Its stock price has just hit the limit down and its market value has shrunk significantly, followed by the double blow from Zhou Xingchi.

A project of Wuzhen Journey to the West City and plans for a sequel to Journey to the West have caused Huayi considerable trouble.

But none of them were as cruel as today's news.

13 has ended and 14 has just begun. There have been many happy events in the entertainment industry, but Huayi is in a state of panic.

SINA entertainment
"201314, have you done 1314?"

"New Year, new atmosphere, naturally there is no shortage of happy events. Wu Jing and Xie Nan took the lead and announced their marriage certificate at 2014:1 on January 1, 0. It was headline news, and they received full blessings from friends in the circle such as Liu Yifei."

"Director Chen Sicheng's Detective Chinatown Detective has officially been announced to be released on the first day of the Chinese New Year of the Horse. At the same time, he revealed that he will marry his girlfriend Tong Liya in Tahiti, Hong Kong Island on March 3, and said that he hopes to have the next generation in the Year of the Horse!"

"Xiao Gangpao posted seven consecutive Weibo posts, calling film critics cultural critics and saying he was not afraid of offending them... Director Feng's change of his previous attitude of "thank you for your comments" is quite interesting."

"The only difference is that he thanked the audience for their comments while he blasted the critics. It seems that after experiencing the boycott by netizens, Director Feng has also learned a lesson."

In addition to happy events, there are of course funerals. The untimely death of Xiao Ma is really sad.

But none of these are as fierce as that of Stephen Chow.

Phoenix News reported

"On the first working day after New Year's Day, Stephen Chow changed his usual low-key style and announced through Star Shine that in the second half of this year, he will co-produce with Rongchen Pictures and China Film to launch a new project on marine environmental protection. The script has now been submitted for review."

"And if nothing unexpected happens, we expect the casting to be completed in the first half of the year and filming to start in the second half of the year."

The entertainment industry is like this, the top directors are always the ones who make the hot search headlines.

Jiang Wen had just officially announced that "One Step Away" will target this year's Lunar New Year holiday, and a group of veteran artists complained that it was a pity for Jiang Wen to make a commercial film.

Zhou Xingchi then completed a gorgeous counterattack against Huayi.

Why do you insist on cooperating with Rongchen Pictures when you can cooperate with anyone else? That is a slap in the face to Huayi.

As soon as the news came out, Huayi became a huge joke, and was ridiculed online. Huayi’s stock price fell to the limit again.

"The big and small Wangs should have fainted in the toilet crying, Huayi can't fall any more!"

"You dare to embezzle Master Xing's money, don't you know that our Master Xing is stingy! And you embezzled 80 million, even if the Bull Demon King came, it wouldn't work, let alone the Big and Small Kings!"

"Cooperating with Leo and China Film Group, Zhou Xingxing has the protection of the martial arts leader on the left and the endorsement of the imperial court on the right. It's time for him to become Big Brother Duan Shuiliu: Everyone here is garbage!"

At Media Center, during lunch time, Zhao Benshan and Zhang Guoli did not let Li Chen go.

Both of them looked at Li Chen with amusement in their eyes.

"Teachers, please speak up if you have anything to say!" Li Chen put down his chopsticks and wiped the corners of his mouth.

Zhang Guoli smiled and sighed, "Alas, I just joined Huayi, and Huayi has been hit by bad news. I even wonder if my fate is incompatible with Huayi!"

Zhao Benshan also said: "You and Zhou Xingchi's project needs my apprentices, just ask. To be honest, I have always wanted to work with Zhou Xingchi once, but he doesn't think highly of me."

Li Chen smiled helplessly and said, "Teacher Zhang, please stop teasing me. You joined Huayi and you are not one of those contracted artists. It is up to you to decide your degree of freedom."

"As for Zhou Xingchi's project, at most I invested a little. I won't interfere with the casting. Mr. Zhao, if you want to cooperate with him, you have to find a way yourself. Even if I want to help, I am powerless."

Zhou Xingchi's ruthless attack made all the artists in the circle tremble with fear and excitement.

"Boss Wang must be mad!" Li Bingbing couldn't help but sigh in front of his sister, thinking back to when Huayi was at its peak, everyone was following it.

Even though Zhou Xingchi is a dragon from other places, he still has to behave himself when he comes to the mainland.

But now, the pattern in the circle has been formed. Huayi is suppressed by Rongchen Pictures in terms of production, and in terms of distribution, Guangguang and Bona have emerged as new forces and are not inferior to Huayi. Li Bingbing feels that Huayi is in a difficult situation.

"I'm so angry, but there's nothing I can do. With China Film Group and Rongchen Pictures, we can dominate the world, not only in China."

“Who wouldn’t be jealous of this big domestic pie? Who would dare to offend China Film and Rongchen Pictures?” Li Yu smiled with envy.

Rongchen Pictures is the ultimate goal of Hesong Media.

Look at Yang Siwei, whom she once coached, who now has the same status as Sister Hua. How can this not make the two sisters sigh with emotion?

The crew of "The Breakup Master" is nearing the end of filming and just finished work today.

Yu Baimei and Deng Chao also began to discuss the schedule.

"We can consider the summer schedule, but we must avoid Mr. Li's film 'Vientiane Island'! I heard from Director Wu that the post-production will be completed before the end of the year." Deng Chao pinched his chin with a serious look on his face.

"Nonsense! You don't even need to tell me that. I don't want to die in a horrible way! Not only should I avoid The Island of Vientiane, but it would be best if I could avoid other Hollywood blockbusters as well. There's no need to avoid Huayi's movies, since Private Tailor is about to be taken off the screen anyway."

Deng Chao laughed loudly and pointed at Yu Baimei and said, "Old Bai, you are really good at stealing chickens!"

Yu Baimei also laughed: "I would steal a chicken? If it weren't for your wife, you might have already become Huayi's person! Do you think I don't know that if it wasn't for Sun Li's matchmaking, you might have thought about joining Huayi!"

"Nonsense! I wanted to join Rongchen all along, and I impressed Director Li with my real abilities!"

"Blow, blow, keep blowing!"

Sina Entertainment News

"On January 1, the Film Bureau of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television authorized Sina to release the 4 film market data. The total box office in China was 2013 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 237.69%. Among them, the box office of domestic films was 31.51 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 147.67%. Domestic films once again defeated imported films."

"It is worth mentioning that last year, 5077 new screens were added nationwide, and by the end of 2013, there were 18195 screens nationwide."

Han Sanping called specifically to say that Rongchen Pictures was praised by the bureau. The three films alone, "Ip Man: The Final Chapter", "Bridget Jones Meets Seattle" and "Maleficent", brought 30 billion yuan in box office revenue to domestic films.

Han Sanping seemed to have forgotten that he was glaring at Li Chen a few days ago.

Li Chen could only sigh in his heart that the word "official" has two parts.

If Xiao Ma's death was considered a premature death, then Wuxian's death was a happy one.

On the 7th, a legendary person ended his legendary life.

Li Chen was unable to get away, so he asked Yang Siwei to go to mourn on behalf of Rongchen Pictures, thinking back then that he almost became the owner of Infinity.

"Vientiane Island" has finally completed all post-production, and the five major producers can't wait to gather in Beijing to perfect the painting skills.

When the lifelike 3G special effects monster appeared in front of several people, their expressions changed.

Ye Ning, who represented the cinema chain Wanda, had a look of joy in his eyes.

Having been in the film industry for so many years and as the world's largest cinema chain, Ye Ning is well aware of the pain points and selling points of a blockbuster film.

La Peikang and Han Saping nodded frequently. Han Saping thought to himself, "Li Chen is really a talented guy. The domestic film industry may take off from him!"

After two hours of watching, several people actually felt that they wanted more. Ye Ning raised his thumb and laughed loudly: "Mr. Li, I have nothing but admiration for you. On behalf of Wanda Cinema Line, I would like to express that Wanda will give 100% support to the scheduling of the film. It was so shocking, but the time was a bit short, and I didn't see enough!"

Wang Changtian also smiled and said, "Boss Ye is thinking about the sequel, right? Let me make it clear first, the sequel will definitely include our Guangguang."

Ren Zhonglun laughed heartily: "It won't work without anyone, don't you think, Li Chen?"

Li Chen was secretly happy in his heart, it seemed that interests were the supreme secret to binding relationships. Look at these people, even he, the host, couldn't get a word in.

It was Han Sanping who made the final decision: "Okay, okay, you should submit the film for review as soon as possible and try to get it approved before the end of the year."

Li Chen thought to himself, you are the boss of the Film Bureau, it is up to you to approve it or not.

“Since everyone is so satisfied with Vientiane Island, let’s use all our resources to make Vientiane Island the most popular movie in the world.”

"For overseas matters, China Film Group, Rongchen Films, and Wanda need to take care of them. For domestic matters, all five of you need to do your best."

La Peikang quickly said, "Don't worry, Director Han. The five of us already have a foundation for cooperation with Inception and Passengers. We will definitely not let you down."

Before Han Sanping left, he deliberately pulled Li Chen aside to talk to him alone.

"Vientiane Island is doing very well. After the Spring Festival, I will apply to the higher authorities to make all official resources available to you. Together, we can make Vientiane Island a success. Vientiane, Vientiane, it encompasses everything. This name is a good one."

"I want you to be a hero for once! Do you understand?" Han Saping's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he deliberately emphasized the word hero.

Li Chen nodded and said nothing.

Han Sanping endorsed it like this, so he knew what it meant.

That year, a movie called "Hero" came out of nowhere, but Zhang Dapao did not let China Film Group get involved, and in the end it achieved a box office of 2.5 million.

"Hero" opened the era of blockbusters in China, but it has nothing to do with China Film Group Corporation or Han Sanping.

At that time, there were only more than 1500 screens in the country, and the theater chain system reform had just begun, so stealing box office revenue was commonplace.

Now, 11 years have passed, the number of screens has increased more than tenfold, and cinema management has become increasingly formalized and market-oriented.

If the 2.5 million yuan back then were put into today's currency, it would probably be over 30 billion yuan.

Of course, why "Hero" can achieve such amazing box office.

In addition to some objective factors, Zhang Dapao's marketing strategy has to be mentioned.

The most exaggerated thing is that CCTV’s advertisements were played in a loop, so that in the end, almost everyone who had a TV at home knew that this blockbuster would be released during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Two days later, Rongchen Pictures released two posters of "Vientiane Island", one is a close-up of the concept version of the protagonist monster, and the other is a combination of the male and female protagonists and several supporting characters' exploration team. It was also announced that the film will be released simultaneously around the world on July 7.

Netizens were discussing the topic hotly on the hot searches.

"My goodness, this head is much bigger than King Kong, right? If it fights with King Kong and gets slapped in the face, can King Kong bear it?"

"Giant pandas are so silly. The Americans have King Kong, and we also have pandas. We support them. We must support them!"

"Finally, there's a family-friendly movie. Every time I watch cartoons with my kids, I have to force myself to stay alert!"

At the same time, Sina, Alibaba and Penguin all officially announced the good news about the Spring Festival Gala.

Sina Weibo becomes the exclusive QR code partner for the Spring Festival Gala in the Year of the Horse.

Taobao becomes the exclusive e-commerce partner of the Spring Festival Gala in the Year of the Horse.

WeChat has become the exclusive social software partner of the Spring Festival Gala.

All three parties expressed satisfaction with Li Chen's arrangement.

Weibo was the first to launch the red envelope activity.

Sina Entertainment News

"On January 1, Sina Weibo announced that it had become the exclusive QR code partner for CCTV's Spring Festival Gala in the Year of the Horse."

"CCTV.com, Sina Weibo, Taobao, and Yixin Media will rely on Sina Weibo's 2014 #LetRedEnvelopesFly# campaign to jointly launch interactive cooperation with the CCTV Spring Festival Gala."

"Giving out super red envelopes worth 5 million yuan on New Year's Eve will allow hundreds of millions of netizens and TV viewers to enjoy more joy and benefits as they bid farewell to the old and usher in the new."

"It is worth mentioning that international movie star Liu Yifei also prepared exclusive red envelopes for her fans."

Netizens and fans teased Liu Yifei online, and artists in the circle also followed suit.

"Tianxian: Stop pretending, I'm telling you my truth, my husband is a billionaire, and so am I!"

"When the boss lady gives out red envelopes, she can't just give them to fans. Just ask which artist in the company isn't your fan!"

"I'm just a passerby, is it too late for me to become a fan now?"

At Media Center, the fourth review of the Spring Festival Gala has just ended.

Liu Yifei came specially to wait for her husband to get off work. After the New Year, she has to start working again. "The Hunger Games 3" is about to start filming, and she also has to cooperate with "The Island of Vientiane" for global promotion. Therefore, as the New Year is approaching, she wants to stay with her husband whenever she has free time.

Watching the fans, netizens and friends joining in the fun on the phone.

Liu Yifei responded from time to time, which made fans' enthusiasm unprecedentedly high.

"Why are you grinning foolishly?" Li Chen saw his wife sitting quietly in the audience and laughing foolishly from time to time. She didn't even notice when he walked up to her.

"Hey, are you done? I was watching Brother Xun and the others make sentences using 'I won't pretend anymore'! Look quickly." Liu Yifei put the phone in front of Li Chen.

Li Chen said with a smile: "You guys are so boring! Let me tell you something."

"What's the matter?" Liu Yifei put down her phone and nodded with a smile at Zhang Guoli who was passing by.

When everyone saw Mr. Li and his wife sitting together and talking, they deliberately did not disturb them.

"After the new year, the company you invested in, Zijie, will be conducting its C round of financing, and the funds involved will be at least hundreds of millions of US dollars."

"Ah, so fast, hundreds of millions of dollars, should I follow?"

Li Chen pinched Miss Liu's delicate face and found her embarrassed expression quite funny: "You are a billionaire, and so is your husband. What are you afraid of? I told you this just to get you to invest. I am still waiting to be your gigolo!"

Liu Yifei puffed up her cheeks and said arrogantly, "Humph! I'll invest, since you asked me to invest anyway. If I lose, you have to reimburse me! I work so hard to make money from filming to support you two, it's not easy for me!"

Li Chen laughed out loud: "Okay, okay! My dear wife, you have worked hard to earn money to support the family!"

"That's more like it." After saying that, Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh.

(End of this chapter)