Didn't you say that we would lose money after filming?

Meanwhile, many high-ranking members of the Celestial Dragons below nodded in agreement.

They also agreed with this statement.

After all, such a big incident just happened, and the resulting public opinion has actually had some impact on them; it's impossible to say that there was no impact at all.

If it were a normal person, they would definitely be more careful at this time, for fear of being caught and whipped again if they were careless.

They were targeting the compromise mentality that He Ye might have.

They're looking for faults! They're nitpicking!

I accused you of discrimination, and then I guided public opinion across the board. This time, it involved a real and huge investment.

What should you do then?

"Ha! They will absolutely be condemned in every way!"

"No one dares to openly admit to being racist!"

Indeed, this is true. Xia Yuan may have indeed discriminated against them in the past, or even acted on it.

They have taken concrete actions.

However, the incident in "The Shawshank Redemption" was essentially a form of retaliation he took after being discriminated against in the first place.

In the end, the question of who discriminated against whom became irrelevant; the situation had been muddied. Even their frequent film bans had affected them to some extent. Many people felt they were bullying others, which was completely at odds with their portrayal of a weakling and did not fit the usual image of the Celestial Dragons.

But what if the other party initiates discrimination?

Then they will have a legitimate reason to attack.

Furthermore, if it can be proven that Xia Yuan is indeed a racist and is seriously engaging in discrimination.

If the situation is stirred up again at this point, it could trigger a major backlash in American society, giving Xia Yuan and He Ye a huge bite.

As for how to hold the whip?
Is this not easy?
Surely you can play word games? Surely you can nitpick over the words?

Surely there will be some degree of misinterpretation?
There's always a suitable excuse and reason to come up with; it's never a problem.

Therefore, how to address Xia Yuan's latest plans and proposals was thoroughly implemented during this meeting.

Now, they are like hungry wolves with red eyes, waiting for Xia Yuan to make a mistake, and then ready to tear his flesh without hesitation.

It is poised to launch.

This is the current situation; it's like a movie that's about to be released, and all parties are showing completely different attitudes.

Amidst this undercurrent of tension, another month and a half passed.

Finally, the definite news arrived.

Xia Yuan's latest directorial work, the comedy film "Desperate Treasure Hunt," is showing today in theaters across the United States and at all Xiaheye Cinemas!

It will follow the same model as before: go for an exclusive deal and not involve other theaters.

However, compared to moviegoers and fans who have already reached the peak of their expectations, there are also those symbiotic partners in the industry who are preparing to "eat their own meal".

Another group of people are very much looking forward to the upcoming "Desperate Treasure Hunt".

Their expectations were even higher than everyone else's.

This group of people was none other than the Oscar organizing committee!
The Oscars are having a tough time these days.

It's practically on its last legs; if things continue like this, it'll likely disappear from history soon. The declining attention has even made their business difficult. Yes, that's right, the Oscars are essentially a for-profit organization; their operating expenses are all self-generated.

But now, nobody goes to the Oscars Museum.

Film associations and organizations that needed their endorsement no longer sought them out, but instead turned to the Corey Awards.

It can be said that it was extremely tragic.

This time, they saw new hope in Xia Yuan and in "Desperate Treasure Hunt".

They have made up their minds; they will not hesitate any longer.

They've lost so many times, they can't keep going like this, otherwise this long-standing award will really die out in their generation.

"No matter what, the award must go to Xia Yuan this time!" These were the exact words of the rotating chief.

When he said this, his eyes were bloodshot, and there might even be a hint of ferocity in them.

This is the current situation.

Amidst this widespread attention, the premiere of "Indiana Jones" began.

All of Harbour Cinemas across the United States are completely sold out!
It has reached a saturation point!
All eleven lead actors and eleven comedy masters will attend the premiere and interact with the audience!

In a pre-premiere interview, American comedy legend James Carey was asked by a reporter what confidence he had in the film.

He gave a mysterious smile, that signature James smile, and said, "This movie will surprise everyone, a huge surprise!"

This news immediately topped the trending searches on major social media platforms.

Xia Yuan also attended the filming ceremony in person. In an interview, Xia Yuan said, "For some people, this film may be more like a horror movie."

A horror movie?

This statement has left many people puzzled.

This, in turn, can very effectively and to a great extent, arouse people's curiosity.

Arcadia is one of them.

He is a top music critic signed with Light and Shadow magazine.

As the most authoritative film and television journal in the world today, if we were to categorize "Light and Shadow" into one, it would probably be the "Lancet" of the film and television industry.

That's how exaggerated it is. The status of "Light and Shadow" in the film and television industry is just like the status of "The Lancet" in the medical field, representing the highest level of an industry.

Arcadia is one of the few people who have received an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement as a film critic, which shows just how amazing Arcadia is.

Of course, all of that is in the past.

Arcadia is currently a member of the committee for the Corinth Awards.

He had long been very interested in Xia Yuan, the person who propelled the Corleone Award to the pinnacle of prestige and became an indispensable force in promoting the entire award.

Today is an opportunity, a chance to improve one's skills.

With such a luxurious lineup, he wanted to see if Xia Yuan really had the skill to showcase the brilliance of so many masters.

For a large-scale production like this involving so many lead actors, there is a difficult issue to reconcile, which truly tests a director's skill.

That is, a problem of pacing. (End of Chapter)