Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 578 The Grand Conferment of Titles to the Prime Ministers of the Six Kingdoms

The door opens.

Huang Baiming's laughter followed.

Why is there silence?

The two clasped hands, and Huang Baiming's eyes narrowed with laughter: "Painted Skin! Hahaha, Twilight? Hahahaha!!!"

Looking at the big boss's beaming smile.

Lynn Hung couldn't help but laugh.

Huang Baiming couldn't help but be happy. Whenever Li Luo came up with something, he would be overjoyed. The more popular the male lead became, the more money his movie would make.

Every time there is a large-scale discussion about him, it is equivalent to a massive propaganda campaign.

this kind of thing.

It's something every production company dreams of.

In Huang Baiming's eyes now, Li Luo is practically radiating golden light.

"Luo Ge."

The tall, slender girl from Guizhou Province extended her hand and greeted Li Luo very politely: "Long time no see. Congratulations on your film 'Painted Skin' breaking the box office record."

Compared to when I was on set.

Lynn Hung clearly seemed a bit more unfamiliar with the role.

It has nothing to do with being separated for a period of time. It's mainly because during the previous filming, Huang Baiming stirred things up and the media published all sorts of ambiguous headlines, such as "giving flirtatious glances" and "smiling without saying a word."

These things.

If Guo Fucheng really gets angry, that's one thing!

But when I called, all I got was a lukewarm response, as if they didn't care about me at all.

Disappointed and bewildered.

unwilling.

A mix of emotions welled up inside me.

Upon returning to Hong Kong Island, she was met with a rather cold attitude from Aaron Kwok, which made Lynn Hung feel extremely apprehensive. She had finally managed to appease Aaron Kwok, and now she dared not have any intimate interactions with Li Luo.

This trip is for publicity purposes.

She subtly expressed to Raymond Wong her hope that he would stop sensationalizing similar news.

"Thank you, Arlene."

Smiling, Li Luo gave them a hand and stepped aside to invite them into the villa: "It's quite cold today, why don't you come in and have some tea? Didn't Director Ye and my brother come over?"

"The initial publicity involved the three of us."

Huang Baiming tapped the table to thank the tea, his smile becoming more serious: "What follows is like a grand ceremony where six kingdoms are being appointed prime ministers. Can our 'Ip Man' break through successfully?"

"Alo, everything depends on you!!!"

"it is good!"

Li Luo didn't play the humble card; he picked up his teacup to show that he would do his best.

The revenue generated by the film "Ip Man".

I can take 30%.

Since it concerns making a lot of money, he certainly couldn't afford to mess up at such a crucial moment. Otherwise, he wouldn't have rushed to Changsha to record Happy Camp after only two days of rest.

The group discussed promotional matters in just a few minutes.

Several hosts from the Happy Family, along with senior executives from Hunan TV, arrived together to welcome the "Ip Man" film crew who came to promote the movie.

They came to Changsha to record a program when promoting "My Sunshine".

Now we meet up with acquaintances.

Naturally, there was another round of handshakes, hugs, and greetings.

While "Happy Camp" can certainly help a production team achieve excellent publicity, well-known production teams can also boost the influence of their show; it's a mutually beneficial relationship.

Of course, if it were a small film crew, they certainly wouldn't receive such treatment.

The money wasn't enough.

They probably won't even let you come up here to promote it.

Amidst a flurry of greetings, the Ip Man crew quickly began recording the program. Amidst near-hysterical screams, Li Luo, dressed in a suit, slammed his fist against the wooden dummy standing on the stage.

In the midst of his nimble movements.

The fans in the audience screamed until their faces turned red.

At He Jiong's prompting, Du Haitao nervously put his arm around Li Luo's forearm.

Arm swinging.

The fat man hopped and ran away.

His cowardly behavior, coupled with his unusual agility, caused the moviegoers in the audience to burst into laughter.

on stage.

Li Luo did not lavish praise on Wing Chun.

Instead, it should be generalized: all traditional martial arts, including Sanda and boxing, are recommended for everyone to practice. If all else fails, doing a few sets of the eighth set of broadcast gymnastics in your spare time is also excellent.

The goal should not be to show off bravery and violence, but to improve physical fitness.

They only promote Wing Chun.

Too limiting.

Promoting physical fitness is beneficial for media publicity and can attract the audience to the greatest extent, rather than constantly arguing about whether traditional martial arts are actually effective in combat.

Since it's an action movie, it's bound to have some real skills to show.

After all, Chinese people watch kung fu movies.

There are requirements.

Viewers felt that the protagonist should have real skills, otherwise it would be too boring to watch.

Therefore, in addition to practicing Wing Chun, Li Luo also took off his suit jacket and did five one-handed two-finger push-ups with remarkable style under the camera's gaze.

Such an action.

The scene erupted in uproar.

It's unclear whether traditional martial arts can be used in combat, but what everyone can confirm now is that Brother Luo is 100% capable of fighting.

The explosive power it displayed was extraordinary.

For the sake of the film's success.

Producer Huang Baiming also personally campaigned for votes.

The female lead in the pendant wasn't idle either.

After sharing some of her experiences filming, Lynn Hung and Xie Na had a cooking competition. The two made some truly awful dishes that scared Li Luo so much that he disappeared off the stage, making the fans laugh until they cried.

Amidst reluctant applause, the recording of the Ip Man special session concluded.

I had dinner with the host and relevant executives.

Li Luo, Huang Baiming, Xiong Dailin, and their entourage then boarded a plane to their next destination to begin promoting and recording the program.

The reason for having fewer staff is that Huang Baiming took cost considerations into account.

You can't blame him for being stingy.

With Li Luo capable of handling the situation on his own, why bother bringing in three or five actors to run around with, plus their assistants? Even hundreds of thousands wouldn't be enough to cover the expenses.

Although there is a high probability of making a profit, sometimes it is still necessary to be careful with your calculations.

Li Luo had no objections.

All the money I spend is my own.

It doesn't matter if there are few people.

As long as the effect is enough to generate momentum, that's fine.

As the "Ip Man" crew traveled around by plane, the already chaotic domestic film market was thrown into complete disarray.

Huang Baiming's claim of bestowing the title of Grand Chancellor upon six states was no joke.

It's coming soon.

It is a traditionally strong Lunar New Year film season.

Films that were previously delayed due to the release of "Painted Skin," as well as those that were originally planning to make a fortune during the Lunar New Year season, are now being released one after another, turning the upcoming season into a bloody arena.

Although they held an ace in their hand.

However, whether he can successfully break through the encirclement remains to be seen.

As the year draws to a close, the Lunar New Year film season is experiencing a surge in demand.

The Hollywood blockbuster *Hellboy II: The Golden Army* is currently showing in theaters, and *Next*, starring Nicolas Cage, is available to Chinese audiences starting today.

'Next'

There's also the fantasy film *The Christmas Legend*.

"With foreign films flooding the market, co-productions and domestic films are equally eager to capitalize on the lucrative New Year's film season."

"Directed by Chen Kaige and featuring a star-studded cast including Li Ming, Zhang Ziyi, Sun Honglei, Chen Hong, Wang Xueqi, Ying Da, and Pan Yueming, 'Mei Lanfang' is set to kick off the Lunar New Year film season."

Following the failure of "The Promise," this is another blockbuster from Chen Kaige.

'I wonder if he can redeem himself.'

"Of course, I doubt Director Chen would consider 'The Promise' a disgrace. Films like 'Forever Enthralled' are among his forte."

'Nobody knows if this will be the next "Farewell My Concubine."'

'Director Chen, are you under any pressure?'

I don't know!

'But I already feel the pressure for him.'

According to information released by major distributors, "Mei Lanfang" will face strong competition from Li Luo's film just one week after its release.

Riding on the coattails of the success of "Painted Skin".

'Li Luo just topped the all-time box office charts and is now re-entering the market with "Ip Man."'

The investment is not large.

However, the cast of "Ip Man" should not be underestimated.

"Directed by Yip Wai-shun, with a strong cast including Li Luo, Simon Yam, Lynn Hung, and Lam Ka-tung, and featuring action choreography by Hung Kam-po, this film inevitably evokes memories of the summer blockbuster 'SPL: Sha Po Lang.'"

'Given Li Luo's current hot streak.'

According to industry insiders, this film is conservatively estimated to gross 70 million yuan at the box office.

'But for Li Luo...'

He will also face competition from strong films.

"Although Feng Xiaogang is late, he always arrives eventually. No one doubts Director Feng's dominance in the Lunar New Year film season. This time, he brings the romantic comedy film 'If You Are the One,' with his longtime collaborator Ge You and a group of beautiful women in the supporting cast."

'Director Feng isn't entirely unshakeable this Lunar New Year film season either.'

'Wu Yushen's "Red Cliff Part II" is looming large behind him, another box office giant that has already proven its strength!'

'It's a real shame.'

'I didn't get to see a direct clash between *Red Cliff* and *Ip Man*.'

Aside from the seeded players mentioned above.

"Also included is *Women Are Not Bad*, directed by Tsui Hark and starring Zhou Xun, Zhang Yuqi, and Gwei Lun-mei, and *Tough Guy*, directed by Ding Sheng and starring Liu Ye, Huang Qiusheng, You Yong, Sun Honglei, and Yu Rongguang."

Wu Jing's directorial debut, *Wolf Warrior*, is a film he also directed and starred in.

With so many films being released in a short period of one or two months, cinema managers are feeling overwhelmed, and fierce competition is inevitable in terms of word-of-mouth, quality, and screen time.

"I wonder who can laugh and be proud in the world."

"And who?"

"It will collapse again!"

After reading the last line, Wu Jing's eye twitched suddenly.

Swallow your saliva.

Continue flipping through the newspaper in your hand.

The battle for box office supremacy intensifies with a four-way clash between Wu Yushen, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang, and Li Luo.

With numerous films vying for dominance, over twenty movies of varying sizes will be released during the Lunar New Year holiday season in the next two months. Let's discuss who the true heroes are.

"Shh."

Wu Jing crumpled the newspaper in his hand into a ball.

The more I look.

The more confused he became, the more unsettled he became.

In the various reports by entertainment media, his own "Wolf Fang" always appears in the corners and obscure places.

It wasn't even mentioned in many reports.

He knew very well that these seemingly curious and gossipy news reports were not as simple as they appeared. Either you had good media relations and people would say a few good words for your work.

Just like the title of that four-way melee.

Although Ip Wai-shun was the director of "Ip Man," the news media unceremoniously listed Li Luo alongside three other renowned directors.

This media relationship.

Wu Jing was incredibly envious.

Besides.

The director and lead actors have enough influence that the media will rush to report on them; no one wants to lose out on clicks and newspaper sales.

If media relations are inadequate and personal influence is insufficient.

Then you'll have to spend money.

But yourself.
Wu Jing gripped the newspaper tightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulging.

"Your movie is alright."

"But we can't offer many screenings or good showtimes. Let's see if word-of-mouth can spread first, okay? Whale, you're a good guy, but we theaters need to make money too, right?"

“The screenings of ‘Ip Man’ and ‘If You Are the One’ will definitely be given priority.”

"Let me be blunt." "Don't mention it's your movie."

"The movie 'Mei Lanfang' was originally scheduled for release on the 12th, but do you know why the distributor, China Film Group, suddenly moved it up to the 5th? It's because they didn't want to clash head-on with 'Ip Man' on the same day."

"If 'Mei Lanfang' doesn't become a box office hit, Chen Kaige will have to give way to Li Luo!"

"There are so many people in the theater chain."

"To be honest, we're all waiting for Li Luo and Feng Xiaogang to give us a good New Year!"

The theater manager's words were still fresh in Wu Jing's mind. At that time, all he could do was smile apologetically and then hold up the liquor with both hands and gulp it down.

no way.

Even if the drinks are served very well.

All of that is meaningless compared to real money.

However, he never thought of taking away screenings from "Ip Man," nor did he have the ability to do so. He only hoped that the cinemas could give "Wolf Warrior" one or two more screenings.

No reminder needed.

He also knew how big the gap was between the two sides.

But now there's no turning back. Even if he faces a host of formidable opponents, he can only rise to the challenge and try his best to maximize box office revenue. Success won't just fall into his lap.

The value of Rogo.

They also fought their way back from the market.

He was merely following the path the other person had taken, racking his brains to prove his worth to the investors, and finally got the chance to play the male lead in the movie.

You only get one chance.

I absolutely cannot mess this up, otherwise I won't be able to recover for the next few years.

"Junior brother!"

The excited shouts brought Wu Jing back to his senses. Kou Zhanwen, sitting in front of him, excitedly handed him a newspaper: "Look at this news report! Brother Luo is truly Brother Luo, he's a real friend!!!"

The other person was my senior in the martial arts team.

He is very loyal to his friends.

Knowing that a movie was being filmed, he dropped what he was doing and came to help without saying a word.

It's not surprising that the other party knows Li Luo; his senior brother had worked with Brother Luo on two TV series, "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

They're just nice to me.
Wu Jing took the newspaper with a puzzled look and stared at it.

"From your description, it sounds like this is a completely different type of film from 'Painted Skin,' and closer to traditional kung fu films like 'Once Upon a Time in China,' right?"

"about this."

"Actually, Wu Jing recently directed and starred in an action movie."

"According to our information, his new movie 'Wolf Warrior' will be released two days before 'Ip Man'. You two previously worked together on 'SPL: Sha Po Lang'."

“Do you feel any pressure?”

What are your thoughts on this film that he directed and starred in?

After quickly skimming through the reporter's questions, Wu Jing continued to look down.

He pressed his jaw together to watch Li Luo's answer.

"Your understanding is correct."

"This is a traditional kung fu movie, but our director and action choreographer have made innovations on that basis, which I believe will definitely bring a refreshing feeling to movie fans."

"As for Wolf Fang!"

"Ah."

"Of course I feel the pressure."

"Brother Whale is a very capable action actor. He is very hardworking and serious about his work. I heard that Brother Whale put a lot of effort into filming Wolf Fang. I believe it will be a high-quality production."

"There is pressure, but I am not afraid of competition."

"I really hope that more and more excellent works will emerge in the film market, and the market also needs this kind of healthy competition."

"otherwise."

How can we continuously improve our skills?

"I wish Wu Jing's new movie 'Wolf Warrior' great box office success. I'll try to go to the theater to see how it turns out, but I'm sure it will be very good."

Further back.

It's about reporters pressing Hollywood for answers.

They inquired about the possibility of further developing the relationship there, and whether there was a chance to continue acting in sequels.

But Wu Jing.

I no longer have the heart to look at it.

He pinched the bridge of his nose hard, forcing back the tears.

All I felt during this period was pressure, a relentless, tidal wave of pressure. And this was the first industry bigwig to proactively step forward and help promote my box office.

With Li Luo's influence, he could easily boost his own box office performance.

This is what was done.

That couldn't be more thoughtful.

"Let's go!"

Sniffing, he looked at his senior brother with renewed enthusiasm: "We should continue to promote it. Since Brother Luo is so optimistic, we should find a way to put some pressure on him."

The vehicle stopped.

The two men's shoulders collided forcefully.

Then he called the rest of the people to get off the car and strode towards the very simple venue in front of them.

Even if you have no money, no influence, and no media connections.

But at the very least.

I still have a lot to work on!

December 4th.

Originally scheduled for release the following day, "Mei Lanfang" was moved up again and quickly hit theaters at 6 p.m. that same day, officially launching its attack on the Lunar New Year film season.

This behavior is not because he is afraid of Li Luo.

Chen Kaige is not afraid of anyone.

However, the distributor, China Film Group, insisted on classifying the film as a commercial blockbuster in order to boost its box office, even though they knew very well that it was actually an art-house drama.

It will clash head-on with commercial kung fu films like "Ip Man".

The subject matter is inherently at a disadvantage.

Therefore, releasing the film ahead of schedule to build up word-of-mouth is an inevitable choice. Otherwise, given Li Luo's current momentum, even if "Mei Lanfang" were to be produced under Chen Kaige's name, it could still be crushed by that guy.

The film "The Promise" was ridiculed by many.

Chen Kaige's reputation is currently quite precarious.

Perhaps for the same reason, Chen Kaige appeared extremely low-key when interviewed by reporters.

He spoke directly to the camera.

Don't expect "Mei Lanfang" to surpass "Farewell My Concubine." The two are completely different stories, so there's no question of surpassing or surpassing each other. Discussing such a topic is very unfair to the director.

Similarly, don't expect Li Ming to surpass Leslie Cheung.

For actors.

That's equally unfair.

In the end, I had no expectations for the box office; I just wanted the movie to be released in theaters, and I left everything to the audience.

When asked if they were worried about being attacked by Li Luo.

Chen Kaige remained calm.

will not.

I wish him good luck.

With just two simple sentences, the reporters' attempts to sow discord were nipped in the bud.

Chen Kaige wanted to say a few more words.

Unfortunately, Han Sanping, the head of China Film Group, stood by and watched with a smile, so he could only awkwardly keep his words to himself and put on a calm and collected demeanor in front of the camera.

Facing the microphone that had been handed to him, Han Sanping made a bold statement.

This indicates that as many as 1,400 copies were released, setting a new record for the distribution of Chinese-language films.

In order to facilitate the release.

They will also place print ads on CCTV.

Costly.

Up to 20 million!
"The movie 'Mei Lanfang' is not the art film that everyone imagines. It is a fashion blockbuster with stars playing stars. To a certain extent, it reflects the current entertainment industry and is definitely suitable for all ages."

"This film's box office performance will rival that of 'Painted Skin,' which broke box office records!"

"Hopefully, we can break 300 million!!!"

Han Sanping's words.

Sonorous and powerful.

The reporters on the scene burst into enthusiastic applause.

Most people in this industry love movies, and who wouldn't want to see the next "Farewell My Concubine" emerge?

December 5th.

Li Luo, who was attending an event at the cinema, was quickly surrounded by reporters.

Comparative perspective.

These were mentioned repeatedly by reporters.

"Congratulations on the official release of 'Mei Lanfang'. I hope Director Chen's film will be a box office success. To be honest, like him, I don't have any box office targets. As long as it doesn't lose money, that's great."

"But the boss might have a different idea?"

Following his gaze.

The reporters all turned to look at the CEO of Oriental Entertainment, who was standing to the side.

"or."

Huang Baiming hesitated for a moment, then hesitantly held up one finger: "How about we earn a little bit? Otherwise, I won't even be able to afford a plane ticket back to Hong Kong Island!"

The two went back and forth.

This made the reporters at the scene burst into laughter.

Lynn Hung stood smiling, continuing to fulfill her role as a decorative vase.

I found out.

And then there's Feng Xiaogang's new work.

In response, Li Luo showered praise upon the film, except for "Red Cliff Part II," in which he declined to comment. He showered praise on every film that was mentioned, thus cultivating goodwill among the audience.

Moreover, there's "If You Are the One".

They purchased three million shares of Huayi Brothers for a total of seven million yuan. These shares will be available as soon as the listing ceremony begins.

There was a clang.

That way, seven million can become one or two hundred million.

The more successful a movie is, the more valuable the stock it holds becomes.

Let's say a few words.

no big deal.

Amidst the chaotic chase, Li Luo, Huang Baiming, and Xiong Dailin quickly jumped into the van to continue their promotional activities for the next stop.

Interview details.

It quickly gained popularity on major portal websites.

This will further fuel the already booming market, making it even more vibrant and exciting.

Return the peach.

After seeing the relevant news.

When Feng Xiaogang attended a promotional event with Ge You, Shu Qi, Fan Wei, and others, he also praised the movie "Ip Man" extensively, saying that he had nothing to worry about regarding Li Luo's action film.

For movie fans, just watch it!
Of course, after watching the movie, it would be even better to buy a ticket for "If You Are the One" to have some fun.

The scene erupted in laughter once again.

But at the same time.

The reporters exchanged bewildered glances.

The Lunar New Year film season has always been fiercely competitive, and this year everyone was prepared to watch the drama unfold. However, the top contenders are now acting all amicably, with each side praising the other.

There's not even a hint of tension!
"Haha~"

Under the puzzled gaze of his assistant, Xinlang reporter Zhao Jun raised his camera and pressed the shutter on Shu Qi on the stage: "Art films, kung fu films, comedies, war films, everyone has a different focus."

"Without direct conflict of interest, who wouldn't want to make money peacefully?"

"The most important thing."

"Here."

“Look at that guy hanging on the wall.”

"After getting pissed off by Zhou Xun and Wu Yushen during the National Day holiday and causing so much trouble, Sun Haiying is now practically forgotten. Who the hell has the time to provoke him like this!"

The assistant turned his head to look over.

A huge poster was prominently displayed on the exterior wall of the shopping mall outside the window.

"December 12th"

Ip Man

A grand New Year's offering!

In the howling wind, Li Luo, dressed in training clothes, had a sharp look in his eyes as he slashed down at the wooden dummy with a whooshing sound.

(End of this chapter)