Chinese Entertainment: Directors Start with the Fairy Sister

Chapter 95 Warning: Choosing an Internet Platform

end of September.

"Rob-B-Hood" was officially released in mainland China.

With the premiere of "First Love" just around the corner, Zhao Yanxi is finally preparing to return to Beijing.

"The special effects requirements for 'Painted Skin' have been finalized. Just follow my instructions step by step. Don't rush it; it must be exquisite!"

"Don't worry, boss, I'll keep an eye on it. I guarantee that your $800 million will be absolutely worth it."

"I hope so."

Zhao Yanxi said calmly, "I've prepared the equipment and funding. If it doesn't satisfy me, Crystal Pictures' special effects team might need some adjustments!"

Zhao Yanxi said this in front of the special effects team.

Communicating with these people requires freedom and democracy, but also the ruthlessness and indifference of capitalists.

The "08 subprime mortgage crisis" that swept the globe had already begun to manifest itself in the United States by the end of 06.

The entertainment industry is often the most direct manifestation of a financial crisis; when capital runs out, film crews immediately halt production.

In the past two months, Zhao Yanxi has seen too many news reports of Hollywood film crews halting production.

Often, the shutdown of a film crew means the bankruptcy of a film and television company, or the disbandment of a project team under a giant corporation.

Hollywood has everything it needs right now, but it doesn't lack these big shots!

"Don't worry, boss, we'll definitely work hard..."

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"Yes, absolutely, I will do as you instruct!"

"Yeah, yeah..."

Even Hollywood's best workers will pledge their loyalty; nobody wants to leave a company that offers such good benefits at this time.

Zhao Yanxi nodded in satisfaction, but also reminded Paul, "Try to urge Lionsgate to transfer the revenue share for 'Juno' as soon as possible, otherwise the accounts will be even more chaotic once it's released overseas!"

"Yes, I'll contact Lionsgate right away. They said last time that it would be settled in October," Paul said with a somewhat embarrassed smile.

He didn't know whether Zhao Yanxi was speaking to the special effects team or to him, the general manager.

He has indeed become somewhat lax lately, even his collection of debts has been slow.

"The money's in place. Find a way to get me 3000 million US dollars!"

When the financial crisis hit, Zhao Yanxi, though he didn't understand finance, knew that the stocks of major companies would definitely fall.

He wouldn't dare buy ordinary stocks, but stocks like Apple and Nvidia, which are expected to rise steadily over the next decade or so, are worth buying a little of.

Furthermore, domestic companies like Tencent and Maozi could continue to increase their investments!

On the return flight, Zhao Yanxi asked for an entertainment newspaper to check the latest news from China.

Li An was still determined to get what he wanted. Liu Xiaoli rejected him from the start, and at the opening ceremony of "Lust, Caution", he even said that he regretted that Liu Yifei did not come to audition.

"Liu Yifei is one of the most suitable candidates for Wang Jiazhi in my mind. I was initially really looking forward to her audition..."

You are the one who is suitable for Wang Jiazhi, your whole family is suitable for Wang Jiazhi.

Zhao Yanxi closed the newspaper speechlessly, intending to kill time, but unexpectedly, she was disgusted by Li An.

That old guy isn't a good person either.

As a veteran in the film and television industry, how could he not know the mainland's attitude towards "Lust, Caution" and why they insisted on casting actors from the mainland?

A typical example is someone looking for "disposable supplies"—use them and then throw them away!

Beijing Capital International Airport.

After exiting through the VIP passage, Zhao Yanxi headed straight for the parking lot.

"Yan Xi~"

As soon as I got on the bus, I saw Xiao Liu's charming smiling face, and half of the fatigue from the journey immediately disappeared.

"Where's Auntie?"

Zhao Yanxi looked at the rosy-cheeked smiling face, but then glanced around, afraid that Liu Xiaoli might suddenly burst in from somewhere.

"Mom's cooking at home, so she doesn't need to pick people up... Waaah..."

Once she was sure Liu Xiaoli wasn't there, Zhao Yanxi wasn't going to waste any more time and kissed her on those sexy red lips.

Liu Yifei did not resist, letting Zhao Yanxi pull her into his arms and caress her up and down.

After the box office success of "Stone", Zhao Yanxi naturally wanted to treat herself to a new car, a Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB!

The moment their lips met, Zhao Yanxi savored the experience.

After a long while, Liu Yifei, her cheeks flushed, pushed Zhao Yanxi away, lowered her head, and looked up with a shy, watery gaze, saying, "You rascal~"

"Xixi, you've lost weight," Zhao Yanxi said with a touch of concern.

A person who is prone to weight gain, whose back used to feel soft and fleshy, has now become noticeably more toned. How much weight must they have lost!

"I've lost almost ten pounds!" Liu Yifei seemed quite happy. "My mom hasn't been feeding me lately. How about we go out for hot pot tomorrow night?"

"Great! I haven't had this in ages!"

"Oh, right," Zhao Yanxi said with a smile, fiddling with Liu Yifei's long, wavy hair, "I haven't congratulated you yet, my great singer girl~"

"With your album selling 60 copies, I heard Sony Music is planning a grand celebration party across Asia for you. That's quite a generous gesture!"

"Hehehe," Liu Yifei proudly raised her face, "It's all thanks to the fans' help."

"You're great too!"

In the afternoon, Liu Xiaoli cooked the meal herself.

The cooking skills are average, but the sentiment behind it is very important.

Liu Xiaoli is very important to Liu Yifei, and Liu Yifei is very important to Zhao Yanxi, so Zhao Yanxi cares a lot about Liu Xiaoli's attitude.

They didn't talk much that night; Zhao Yanxi went straight back to sleep to adjust to the time difference.

The next day, after waking up, Zhao Yanxi finally returned to his Yanxi Film and Television, and Ning Hao was also called over by him.

"Director Zhao."

"Director Zhao..."

"Boss!"

"Has anything been happening at the company lately?"

Zhao Yanxi sat in her boss's chair, her assistant had brewed tea, and she was living a very comfortable life.

"It's nothing serious, Director Kang's new script is finished, and he'd like to wait for you to come back and take a look!"

"Okay, you can make an appointment with Director Kang and see if he can come over tomorrow or sometime."

"Oh, right," Yang Siwei suddenly said, "there's also the matter of the online rights to 'Soldiers Sortie.' Boss, you said you'd decide when you got back. Which video website do you think would be the best to sell it to?"

"The TV station has already reached an agreement, and it will be released on National Day."

"Could you arrange a meeting with the CEO of Youku for me?"

Zhao Yanxi had considered the choice of an online video platform for "Soldiers Sortie" when she was in Hollywood.

The TV series itself is one aspect, but more importantly, I want to use this collaboration to discuss investment with their CEO.

Both Tudou and Youku are now on the path to IPO and are in need of funding.

If we consider market demand, then it would definitely be Tudou, with the most users and the broadest market prospects; but based on the actual situation, Zhao Yanxi vaguely remembers that Youku was the first to go public!

After much consideration, Zhao Yanxi decided to contact Youku.

Precisely because the prospects for potatoes are so promising, they should not lack investment from the capital market;

Youku started later, its IPO process was slower than Tudou's, and it was not favored by the capital market.

Zhao Yanxi's investment in Youku at this time is like sending charcoal in snowy weather, and it will surely enable him to acquire more equity!

As for the hype surrounding "Soldiers Sortie"—does that mean Tudou won't upload pirated versions after it's released on Youku?!

If it weren't for piracy, this would be an industry legend...