The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

The moment Bai Bing submitted "Lust, Caution" for review, the news quickly spread throughout the entertainment industry.

Entertainment companies and celebrities alike pay close attention to film censorship news from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television almost daily.

The release of "Lust, Caution" had a huge impact on the industry, especially when Lin Bufan was the director of the film.

"Judging from the title, 'Lust, Caution' seems like an art film!"

Many movies can be roughly identified as either art films or commercial films just from their titles. I wouldn't say 100% certain, but there's almost an 80% chance.

"Is Director Lin directing another art-house film?"

When everyone realized this news, especially the top celebrities in the industry, they all became anxious.

To date, Lin Bufan has only directed one art film, "Manchester by the Sea," which won the Academy Award for Best Director, followed by a continuous stream of commercial films.

Although Lin Bufan's commercial films have achieved considerable success, even becoming the box office champion in China, everyone is looking forward to Lin Bufan directing an art film again.

Now that this film, which is suspected to be an art film, "Lust, Caution," has been released, how could the industry not be in an uproar?

"I wonder if Director Lin will cast actors from within the industry for his film 'Lust, Caution'."

Immediately, all the entertainment companies and some celebrities sprang into action, eager to find out more about the movie.

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""the Hangover""

Lin Bufan's eyes lit up, and he picked up the script and glanced at it.

This movie had a production cost of only $3500 million, but it eventually grossed over $4.6 million.

This film even won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

The second installment of The Hangover, in particular, grossed $580 million worldwide. Even the third installment, The Hangover, which had a rather clichéd story, still managed to gross over $300 million.

Overall, The Hangover series will earn Lin Bufan at least $5 million.

Just as Lin Bufan put the script away, there was a knock on the door.

"Enter!"

"Boss!"

Bai Bing walked in carrying a document.

"Boss, 'Crazy Stone' has finished its run in theaters. This is a box office record."

As Bai Bing spoke, she handed the documents to Lin Bufan.

"Crazy Stone" was released on October 1st and officially ended its run yesterday, October 31st.

"1.24 million in box office revenue..."

Lin Bufan skipped the daily box office records and flipped directly to the last page. Looking at the numbers below, he was somewhat surprised.

If he remembers correctly, the movie "Crazy Stone" originally only grossed 4 million yuan at the box office, but now it has increased fourfold.

At the same time, Ning Hao also joined the club of directors with a net worth of over 100 million yuan.

"Find a five-star hotel and hold a celebration banquet tomorrow night."

Lin Bufan closed the documents and looked at Bai Bing.

The fact that "Crazy Stone" grossed over 100 million yuan is enough to prove that Kyoto Entertainment has other capable directors besides Lin Bufan. This alone is enough to warrant a celebration banquet.

Moreover, the company held a celebration banquet for Ning Hao after the box office exceeded 100 million yuan, which can be seen as a way of winning people's hearts.

"Yes, boss!"

After Bai Bing left, Lin Bufan personally called Ning Hao to tell him that the movie had grossed over 100 million yuan and that a celebration banquet would be held the following night.

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Before we knew it, it was August 2nd.

Meanwhile, for those in the industry, today is the day of the celebration banquet for "Crazy Stone," and Kyoto Entertainment has invited major companies and celebrities from the industry.

If we're talking about glory, Ning Hao is the most glorious today.

Currently, there are only a handful of directors whose films have grossed over 100 million yuan, but he joined the ranks of directors with just one film, "Crazy Stone".

"Director Ning, congratulations!"

"Director Ning, congratulations on the film surpassing 100 million at the box office..."

At the celebration banquet, all the celebrities who came to attend congratulated Ning Hao. Even some big stars in the industry, such as Zhao Yan, came over to personally toast Ning Hao.

At present, a director who can make a film gross over 100 million yuan is already considered a big name in the industry.

Even the so-called big stars have to lower their egos in front of a great director.

"Thank you, thank you!"

Ning Hao downed the wine in his hand in one gulp.

"How are you feeling?"

At this moment, Lin Bufan walked over and patted Ning Hao on the shoulder.

"Director Lin!"

Ning Hao turned his head and saw Lin Bufan, his heart filled with excitement.

The entertainment industry is a place of fame and fortune. Ning Hao used to focus only on making art films. He never had the success he has today.

The celebrities present used to look at Ning Hao with disdain, or at least with disrespect. After all, who would respect a director who had no box office success or awards?

Today is the day Ning Hao can finally hold his head high.

Those celebrities who used to look down on him and keep their distance from him are now all smiling and welcoming him. Even companies and investors who used to only hear his name are now rushing to catch up with him.

Why?

Ning Hao knew this very well.

Furthermore, he understands even more clearly why he has achieved his current position.

Everything is related to Lin Bufan in front of him.

When he first approached Lin Bufan with the script for "The Big Diamond," he was given a budget of three million, but Lin approved five million instead, and even helped him revise some parts of the script.

Later, during filming, there were no restrictions on him, allowing him complete freedom to improvise.

After the film's release, the promotional efforts were intensified.

All of this suggests that without Lin Bufan, "Crazy Stone" would not have achieved such success.

"Director Lin, I..."

"Alright, let's put everything else aside for now and get on stage. Everyone's waiting for you!"

Seeing Ning Hao's slightly choked voice, Lin Bufan smiled, patted him on the shoulder, and gestured for him to come up on stage.

Today is Ning Hao's victory celebration, and Lin Bufan won't steal his thunder.

"Okay, Director Lin!"

Ning Hao took a deep breath, composed himself, and then walked onto the stage. Looking at the celebrities below the stage, he felt a surge of emotion.

As Ning Hao smashed the ice sculpture depicting the 12400 million box office figures with a single blow of his hammer, cheers and applause erupted from the audience.

Immediately afterwards, Yang Yayun, the vice president of Kyoto Entertainment, walked onto the stage, followed by two hostesses, holding a huge check in her hand.

The amount above is a staggering 600 million.

"Mr. Yang, what's this?"

Ning Hao looked at Yang Ya Yun and the huge check behind her, and his mouth went dry.

"Director Ning, congratulations! This is your rightful share of the box office revenue!"

Yang Yayun looked at Ning Hao and handed him the huge check with a smile.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Yang!"

Ning Hao took the check, his smile widening.

Looking at Ning Hao's beaming face, some of the directors in the audience could hardly hide their envy.

In the entertainment industry, although directors are at the top of the hierarchy, they are nothing more than that in the face of capital. Many directors only get a director's fee for making movies, and there is no question of profit sharing.

Even Zhang Yimou, who was supposed to receive a share of the profits from New Pictures, has only ever seen the numbers in all the movies he's made; he's never actually received any of it.