Who said this top flow is crazy! This top flow is awesome!

The National Day film season in 2029 promises exciting competition and fierce rivalry.

There are segment films directed by the renowned director Shi Shi, which are released every National Day holiday, as well as the Nth sequel to the patriotic film directed by Jiang Kaige.

Of course, special effects blockbusters are also indispensable.

Perhaps influenced by "The Martian," Chinese entertainment has seen a surge in special effects blockbusters in recent years. These are no longer the cheap, half-baked special effects films of the past; they are quite sincere.

For example, the recently released Eastern mythology special effects film "Yang Jian" had already exceeded 200 million yuan in pre-sales. Although it was not the highest-grossing film during this National Day holiday, after the preview screenings and the first wave of positive reviews, the box office soared instantly.

From October to November, the Chinese entertainment industry was swept up in the drama "Yang Jian". The actor who played Yang Jian was a veteran actor who was no longer very active in the Chinese entertainment industry. Unexpectedly, he became popular again and enjoyed great fame because of this.

In the Chinese entertainment industry, films have always been director-centric, so the director of this film was naturally treated as an honored guest.

"It's not that Chinese special effects films are incapable of making good ones. Right now, everyone's talking about our 'Yang Jian' in various ways... or as the popular saying goes... excessive praise. I don't think it's necessary."

Facing the camera, Director Wu of "Yang Jian" spoke candidly: "Furthermore, I have observed that in recent years, whether online or within the industry, there has been a constant stream of people mythologizing a certain individual."

"I think it's wrong to attribute all the credit for a work to one person."

"For example, 'Yang Jian' is actually the result of the hard work of all the staff, including all the teachers, actors, and post-production staff, who worked together for three years."

"Here, I would also like to appeal to everyone: please do not mythologize us. This is the strength that Chinese films should have."

"..."

This interview garnered enthusiastic applause and won over many casual viewers. However, industry insiders viewed the statement as a slightly bold attempt, with a hint of other opinions.

These other voices had already been hinted at and rumored as early as when Eiji Ikeno took the helm of the film association.

At that time, Ikeno was at the height of his fame, and with the quick arrest of Liu Cixin and others, the entertainment industry in China was kept quiet for quite some time.

But silence does not mean forgetting, nor does it mean that it did not happen.

Ikeno's rise to power initially caused discontent among some people, not only within the domestic entertainment industry but also among certain groups at higher levels. This is why his former boss kept admonishing him that true strength lies in one's own integrity.

There's still no sign of The Wandering Earth, and Chi Ye has been missing for a full year.

For many top celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry, a year is a fatal point in time.

The pace of modern society is getting faster and faster, and the entertainment industry is no exception. Many people don't pay attention to the entertainment industry for a year, but when they look back the following year, they find that there are many people they don't recognize on screen.

These people are naturally not popular in their eyes, but in reality, they are the most popular new generation of celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Impeccable.

Ikeno hasn't appeared in public for a year, so he won't just disappear instantly, but many viewers will definitely gradually forget about him.

Many hit TV series and movies were released in one year.

"Yang Jian" took off during this year's National Day holiday. Several authoritative institutions currently predict that the box office should conservatively break 45 billion yuan, and if nothing unexpected happens, it may even hit 50 billion yuan or higher.

Has Ikeno ever had this kind of fanfare in all the movies she's acted in?
"The Martian" and "Flu" might both count, but that's with the added hype from overseas. In reality, most viewers and those in the domestic entertainment industry are naturally more concerned with domestic films.

After all, they don't make money overseas. No matter how successful you are overseas, what does it have to do with our domestic entertainment industry?
"Yang Jian" is undoubtedly a shining example of Chinese cinema. With its excellent special effects and a fairly clear story, it represents the most industrialized film produced by the Chinese entertainment industry in the past decade.

"Actually, I'd like to point out that Ikeno has some authority to speak on the topic of industrialization."

At a meeting.

The old leader said to the people at the other tables, "The Flu and The Martian are very traditional industrial special effects movies. They are also blockbusters produced in China and their influence in the world is among the top in the history of Chinese entertainment."

"really."

Someone nodded, and added at the end: "It's all about teamwork, with a large proportion of foreign players."

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this.

The old leader smacked his lips.

Another person said, "I heard that 'The Wandering Earth' also sought outside help?"

"Yang Jian should be the first purely domestically produced industrialized special effects blockbuster. We cannot deny this just because Chi Ye has a representative work to his name."

"...I'd like to say a few words."

At this moment, the person in the first seat on the stage cleared his throat, looked around, and smiled: "Everyone has their own reasons... I know that many comrades have concerns and worries about Ikeno being so young to take on such an important position."

"However, as I just said, we cannot deny its representativeness and contribution because of these. The Wandering Earth is a key science fiction project and it has been submitted to WX. I hope everyone understands this and does not have too much hostility towards The Wandering Earth because of some reasons."

These words set the tone for the meeting.

Reasonable, unexpected.

After all, Ikeno has been rising in popularity for several years, and now it has new connections and backgrounds. As coconut has grown to this point, it is no surprise that there are many people praising it.

In addition, the higher authorities still consider and value overseas influence, after all, for many years, my country's cultural industry overseas has been in a passive and defensive stage.

To be honest, it's not easy to produce someone like Ikeno. Works like "Flu" and "The Martian," or even "My Love from the Star," are, to put it mildly, just one hit in the Chinese entertainment industry.

On a larger scale, it has made outstanding and significant contributions to the export of national cultural and entertainment products.

No one can deny this. Just like the Korean Wave that once swept across the world and Asia, the export of Korean entertainment dramas and movies, and even idol culture, played a crucial role.

The daily complaints, which started out few and gradually increased, and then the huge success of "Yang Jian" made everyone eager to try it out and couldn't contain themselves.

This was a very ordinary grumble, but also a very important warning. It foreshadowed the wave that Ikeno would inevitably have to face sooner or later since taking office.

He knew this a long time ago. Anyone with eyes could see that age and seniority were huge problems. His old boss kept urging him to produce works quickly and to ensure quality. Why was that?
Because everyone is watching him, including the top-level cultural and tourism officials.

It's hard to say what important figures will be eagerly anticipating and watching this movie.

Of course, you have to do your best to be absolutely sure.

"Anyway, just so you know, how's the film going?"

"It's going well, everything is proceeding as planned."

hawaii.

Ikeno lay on the beach, shielding his head from the sun, and said, "I've heard of that Director Wu. He seems to have kept a low profile these past few years. I guess he's achieved some success now and needs to prove himself. I can understand. I went through the same thing. Everyone needs to go through this."

“We have to understand him.” “…I hope you’re telling the truth.”

When the old leader heard Chi Ye's words, he felt that he was a bit hypocritical, too hypocritical. Director Wu should pray for good luck. Being spoken to like that by Chi Ye, he might run into trouble at any time.

What is the antonym of "Ziwei Star" in the Chinese entertainment industry?
The entertainment industry's most feared figure?
In short, Ikeno combines the strengths of both, which is truly rare.

……

"Isn't what you're saying a bit too explicit for a public interview?"

at the same time.

At Director Wu's home, an industry gathering is being held.

Although it's called a home, Director Wu, a top director in the Chinese entertainment industry, actually has many homes. The one he chose to gather at today is one of his villas in the suburbs of Beijing.

The three floors were bustling with activity, brightly lit and lively, and many people from the industry came.

With box office revenue exceeding 50 billion yuan (in mainland China), even after so many years, this remains the biggest event in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Back then, the phenomenal 56 billion yuan box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" was a shock to the industry and beyond, with its record-breaking box office every day, which propelled Wu Jing to stardom.

It has been twelve years since he went from being a struggling second-tier actor who had gradually faded from the screen to becoming a box office giant and a rising star in the film industry.

In recent years, due to the ups and downs of the box office, 50 billion yuan remains an important threshold.

If "Yang Jian" can eventually break 50 billion, then similar gatherings could be held for at least a month, with different activities every day.

"Director Wu, congratulations! I never expected your box office to be this high!"

Drunk during the meal, Director Yang from the Beijing film circle, who had completely knelt before Chi Ye, raised his glass to Director Wu and exclaimed repeatedly, "Everyone says that special effects blockbusters have a high ceiling, but among these people in China, who can do what you, Director Wu, have done? You've made a name for yourself!"

"Old Yang, that's going too far. It's not that bad, really not."

Director Wu has a full beard, but judging from his appearance, he looks more like the boss of an illegal business than a director in the entertainment industry.

He did indeed come from the grasslands and had gained some fame at a young age, but "Yang Jian" was definitely his peak, at least for now, because he still wants to film a sequel and a sequel.

There's a saying... the best is always the next one!
"If you ask me, 50 billion is an understatement."

Director Feng also came over, grinning and saying, "Things are different now than before. If it were decades ago, I would still be the highest-grossing commercial director in China... It's all in the past."

"Everyone knows what's been going on in the industry over the past ten years. Who could achieve this level of box office success? Lao Wu, you're just being too modest."

"Hey, look at you guys, you're just blindly praising me."

Director Wu's eyes were filled with laughter as he waved his hands repeatedly, appearing to be unable to hold his liquor: "I can't drink anymore. If I drink any more, I'll have to go to the hospital for further training."

"Hey, by the way, how's your preparation for '2' going?"

Everyone around them tacitly chose to ignore Director Wu's words and continued to pour drinks for him. Director Yang's eyes darted around, and he asked, "I heard that the dialogue scenes have already been filmed?"

"It's filmed. Originally, we didn't have enough money for special effects, but judging from this, we should have enough."

"That's going too far. If you said it was right, wouldn't investors be eager to give you money?"

"Let's not talk about this, let's not talk about this."

Director Wu blushed and said, "I just have one thing to say, brothers... old brothers, we need to make China's own special effects blockbusters, do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was slightly taken aback.

"Our mythological system is so vast, with countless myths and stories from ancient times to the present. Why can't anyone film them well?"

Director Wu slammed his fist on the table: "They just can't bear to put their heart into it, they can't bear to spend money!"

Everyone fell silent, thinking that Director Wu might have drunk too much and was really getting carried away.

"I'll say it again: this film isn't represented by one person, but by a group. All of us here are among the most representative figures in the industry over the past few decades. Let's all strive together!"

"Hahaha."

"Good good."

The atmosphere became lively, and everyone raised their glasses and drank together.

Director Yang casually put his arm around a third-tier actress, feeling the warmth of her skin as he asked without batting an eye, "This 2, there seems to be a role you're looking for... Shang Youshu?"

"Are you talking about...the Holy Mother of the Third Princess?"

Director Wu was already completely bewildered. Upon hearing this, he grinned and said, "It's not that I want to find her, it has to be her!"

"The Third Holy Mother must embody the image of a celestial being. In the current entertainment circle, there is no one more suitable than her. She has to be the Third Holy Mother."

The group exchanged glances, and Director Feng frowned: "But... this Shang Youshu is an artist under Coconut Entertainment. You said those things about Chi Ye a while ago, do you think he will let Shang Youshu come over?"

"And I heard that our second movie has a lot of nude scenes..."

"Nonsense, how could the Holy Mother of the Third Princess be naked?"

"I just heard about it!"

The crowd started making noise, but Director Wu's eyes cleared up a bit. He stroked his messy beard and said with a smile, "Mythological stories, to be presented on the big screen, of course... require some cinematic techniques."

"This Third Holy Mother, and that part with Liu Yanchang, is indeed... hehe."

Needless to say, everyone present wore knowing, knowing smiles.

"This is even more difficult to solve."

Seeing that Director Wu did not deny that he had been subtly criticizing Chi Ye's "promotion" and was launching a rebellion, Director Yang was even happier inside, but outwardly he was at a loss: "This Shang Youshu is none other than..."

"Her relationship with Chi Ye... is unclear. Look at Jin Xia now that she's married to him, he's already preventing her from taking on any more roles. And this Shang Youshu... still has nude scenes, I guess..."

"With a box office of 50 billion, let's see if she comes or not."

Director Wu, drunk and delirious, declared, "I'm telling you this today, even if Chi Ye himself came, I'd still say it. They should thank me for casting Shang Youshu in this role. Believe me or not, I'll have her come right now and offer me a toast!" (End of Chapter)