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Chapter 136 A Grand Premiere!

Several production companies involved in the film "The Thieves" met at China Film Group.

"Xiao Le, is it really possible to achieve 3 million in box office revenue?"

Han Sanping's biggest concern is definitely the film's box office performance, and other production companies are also taking notice.

“Our market potential is huge. This movie has no viewing threshold, and people of all ages can watch it. Netizens are also very supportive. I think it has a chance to make a splash.”

All that's missing is the premiere; everything else has been done, and the rest is up to the audience.

Han Sanping pondered, if it could truly be achieved, then…

"Let's talk about the preparations for the premiere."

There's a consensus among the various parties that the premiere of "The Thieves" can't be small, since it's just one final push away.

"How about we hold it in the Great Hall of the People?"

Wang Changtian had a flash of inspiration and made a suggestion.

Wang Zhonglei nodded, thinking the suggestion was good. The CJ people, not understanding the meaning, also nodded in agreement.

"Xiao Le, what do you think?"

"Let's go to the Great Hall of the People then. Making a big splash can also serve as a form of publicity."

Zhang Yimou's "Hero" and Jackie Chan's "The Myth" were both held there.

Tian Xiaole thought "The Thieves Alliance" was also a good option, not only for commercial reasons, but also because it was the first time they had co-produced a film with South Korea.

Regarding the invited guests...

Wang Zhonglei's idea was that with the combined resources of several organizations, they could invite more actors and celebrities to the event and create a lively atmosphere.

Han Sanping shook his head and refused, saying that he would invite people who were second-tier or above in the industry, emphasizing quality over quantity.

After a morning of discussions, the premiere's schedule was basically finalized.

At noon, China Film Group, together with several production companies, announced the matter.

Tian Xiaole's first Sino-Korean co-production commercial film premiered at the Great Hall of the People and will be presented to industry professionals and audiences.

As always, the guests invited this time are similar to those invited to Tian Xiaole's other film premieres. Due to limited space, companies, artists, and celebrities in the industry who do not meet the requirements are not invited.

This news instantly dominated the headlines of major portal websites and the pages of traditional print media.

Even the news that Zhang Weiping announced the preliminary selection of "Mou Girls" and the final list of 20 was overshadowed.

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At the Pacific Rim training camp, several of the main actors are chatting, and their conversation is mainly about the thieves.

"Could we go to the premiere of 'The Thieves'?"

Jing Tian's face showed her unhappiness. According to the published requirements, she was still just an ordinary person, while Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were qualified.

"We should all be there that day, right? Such a high level of exposure would be beneficial for promoting the Rim of the Pacific."

Liu Yifei guessed, which was also meant to comfort Jing Tian, ​​who could also get there through connections.

Jing Tian was struggling with whether or not to use connections to get in.

Chen Zhixi came to inform everyone that on the day of the premiere, they would walk the red carpet as the cast of "Pacific Rim" to promote the film.

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China Film Group suggested taking the main cast and crew on a promotional tour, but Tian Xiaole declined.

The topic of "The Thieves' Alliance" is already very popular, so further promotion would be excessive and could easily cause a backlash from the public.

Just upload the fourth trailer to Leyu.com.

Many media outlets, TV stations, and portal websites have published the previous interviews online, so there is no shortage of attention.

When Tian Xiaole saw Huo Wenxi, who had left without saying goodbye that night, in the office, she was still the same strong woman she always was.

"After the film premiere, South Korea will be our main promotional base. We'll see how the box office performance in Hong Kong goes."

Huo Wenxi expressed his understanding, noting that Hong Kong Island has not had many high-grossing films in recent years and is increasingly being neglected by filmmakers.

The only bright spot was the chaotic "Fearless," which grossed nearly HK$30 million in Hong Kong, making it the highest-grossing film ever.

Huo Wenxi took out a copy of "Ip Man" from his bag and handed it to Tian Xiaole.

"I'll leave the review process in mainland China to you."

"I haven't seen the original film yet, let's check the quality first."

Tian Xiaole decided to take a look at this version of Ip Man first, so that he could make changes if there were any problems.

In the screening room, the staff inserted the film copy, showing good judgment.

It was quiet; neither of them mentioned what happened that night, their eyes fixed on the large screen in front of them.

As the film played, Tian Xiaole became certain that the plot was exactly the same as she remembered.

The only difference is that Zhao Wenzhuo's style has a more masculine feel.

Wing Chun's style is more gentle, which makes up for this weakness very well.

Moreover, he is quite tall, and just standing there he exudes the aura of a grandmaster.

"I want to hit ten!"

Zhao Wenzhuo's delivery of this line was even more powerful than the original.

"Not bad, it's a decent commercial film."

Tian Xiaole nodded in affirmation.

"Director Tian, ​​you watch a movie with your eyes, why are you touching things like that?"

Cough~~

Tian Xiaole ignored him, her hand continuing to roam over Huo Wenxi's leg, and gave a lame excuse:

"My hands just can't stay still, please understand."

Huo Wenxi stopped the mischievous hand and stared at Tian Xiaole, the two of them making eye contact.

"Ying Huang wants 40% of the shares in the sequel to Ip Man."

After the completion of the film "Ip Man," Yinghuang and Huang held an internal screening, and all of them were filmmakers with decades of experience in the industry, who gave it a unified evaluation.

The film is a rare action movie in Hong Kong in recent years, and its box office performance is likely to be quite high.

Huo Wenxi's visit this time was not just about delivering the original film copy; he was also responsible for negotiating the share of the sequel.

Of course, it was just a trial run. They wanted to take advantage of the fact that the movie hadn't been released yet and Tian Xiaole wasn't clear about its value, so they could try to gain more profit.

Tian Xiaole laughed, and tightened her grip a bit. Huo Wenxi's black stockings were torn by her fingernails.

"lighter!"

Seeing Huo Wenxi cry out and frown, Tian Xiaole finally stopped.

You can clearly see five finger marks on her leg.

"Director Huo, are you sober now? Stop talking nonsense about a 40% share. Don't forget about China Film's share as well."

If you really think that Tian Xiaole will agree on a whim just because you use your looks, you're just dreaming.

He will definitely take the lead in controlling the share of [Ip Man].

"Let's talk about the share after the box office results are in."

Tian Xiaole left the screening room first.

After everyone left, Huo Wenxi took off the damaged black stockings, put them in his bag, and took them with him.

As Tian Xiaole's base of operations, Beijing Film Academy displayed a promotional poster for "The Thieves' Alliance" on the school's bulletin board.

Tang Yan, a student at the Central Academy of Drama, stands out prominently in the footage.

Every acting student at the Beijing Film Academy is envious.

Looking at the performance department in recent years, only Liu Yifei can rival her in terms of fame, but in terms of awards, the gap between the two is quite large.

Tang Yan is the lead actress in "The Coffin in the Mountain" and has participated in the Cannes Film Festival.

Not to mention the other students, the most famous one now is Yang Mi, who has only just begun to make her mark in the television industry.

"We can't be envious of big-budget movies like this, let alone Pacific Rim."

Yuan Shanshan looked at Yang Mi beside her with envy and asked curiously.

"Mimi, I really envy you, being able to star in a top-tier project like Pacific Rim."

Hearing this, Yang Mi enjoyed her classmate's praise, but when she thought of Liu Yifei and that ordinary girl, her mood soured.

The entertainment industry is like a pyramid, and Yang Mi is in the middle. She is the envy of others, while she envies others.

The sun came out today, the 25th, and the temperature warmed up considerably.

Outside the Great Hall of the People, a dense array of camera lenses represented hundreds of news media outlets from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Starting from ten o'clock in the morning, there was a constant stream of guests on the red carpet.

The sunny weather was perfect for the female celebrities, allowing them to wear beautiful gowns.

First-tier and second-tier actors and stars flocked to the event, and major mainland film and television companies gathered together.

"Sister Sisi, your idol has appeared."

When Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, ​​and other actors from "Pacific Rim" arrived, they saw Gong Li walking on the red carpet.

"I'll ask her for her autograph later."

Liu Yifei has always looked up to Gong Li, who is a regular at major film festivals.

Wang Zhonglei and Li Binbin walked the red carpet. Huayi now doesn't have many actors who can be considered first or second-tier.

Looking at the grand premiere, Li Binbin felt a pang of jealousy; the main character today was her arch-nemesis.

Wang Zhonglei sensed the resentment and whispered words of comfort:
"The company will go all out in public relations to get you the Best Actress award at the next Hundred Flowers Awards."

Hearing this, Li Binbin felt much better; even if she was a water queen, she was still a queen.

"Then thank you in advance, Mr. Wang."

Wang Changtian and Yu Dong, two commanders without any personal connections, walked down the red carpet together.

Other film and television companies at least have one or two decent actors, but Enlight Media and Berna Media don't have a single one.

The creative team behind "Extreme Pro" made their appearance after being introduced by the host.

Ning Hao walked the red carpet with Fan Wei, Dong Xuan, and Chen Minghao.

The red carpet host stopped the group and interviewed them:

"Director Ning, how is the filming progress of your new movie? When will it be released to fans?"

"We hope to meet the audience during the summer vacation while ensuring quality."

Ning Hao still wears his big gold chain as usual; it's almost become his trademark.

"Thank you, Director Ning. Please proceed to the meeting room."

Next, the creative team behind "Ip Man" appeared.

Huo Wenxi is the producer, and Zhao Wenzhuo and Gao Yuanyuan are the two lead actors.

They also asked questions related to the movie, promoting its upcoming release.

The most eye-catching appearance was by the Pacific Rim cast, a massive lineup with unparalleled fame and popularity, encompassing three generations.

Hu Jun, Chen Baoguo, Liu Xuejian, Liu Dehua, Jiang Wu, Liu Ye, Huang Xiaoming, Liu Yifei, Shu Chang, Zhang Hanyu, Jing Tian.

Media cameras flashed wildly, and a large number of fans shouted wildly, causing a great sensation at the scene.

Jing Tian was a little nervous. It was her first time walking the red carpet, and she waved and greeted people somewhat stiffly. Knowing that none of her fans were there, she still wore a sweet smile.

The directors' contingent entered, including Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, Wang Xiaoshuai, Jia Zhangke, and Gu Changwei…

Next came the Beijing Film Academy's friends and family group, led by Lao Tian, ​​including Principal Zhang, the Dean of Students, and professors from the Directing Department...

As the final act, Tian Xiaole was "supported" on either side by Fan Binbin and Quan Zhixian as she walked down the red carpet.

Tang Yan was a beat behind, following behind and muttering to herself.

Jiang Wen was somewhat helpless. He was a renowned director and the lead actor in this film, yet he didn't have a single female companion.

The creators of "The Thieves' Alliance" were also a large and impressive group.

Wang Baoqiang, Mei Ting, Huang Bo, Luo Jin, Ge You, Li Zhengzai.

Media reporters on both sides of the red carpet pressed their shutter buttons to capture the moment.

Outside, fans shouted the names of their favorite stars, their voices seemingly about to break through the roof.

Tian Xiaole heard his name being called, but with both arms being held, he couldn't wave, so he could only smile and nod in acknowledgment.

The 200-meter red carpet required us to stop every few steps to accommodate media photography requests, and it took five or six minutes to complete.

(End of this chapter)