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Chapter 149 Han Sanping is getting cocky!
4 month 13 number.

Chinese films have reached a new milestone, with "The Thieves" grossing 3.62 million yuan, surpassing "Titanic" which grossed 3.6 million yuan.

It became the highest-grossing film in China.

The top spot, which had been dominated by large ships for six years, has finally been taken over by a domestic film.

Articles prepared in advance by major newspapers were published all at once.

"【The Thieves】It took 43 days to become the highest-grossing film in Chinese film history."

"Directed by Tian Xiaole and starring Jiang Wen, Fan Binbin, Quan Zhixian, Tang Yan, and others, 'The Thieves' has been released in more than 60 countries and regions around the world, with a cumulative box office of US$1.64 million."

"【The Thieves】is a benchmark for Chinese culture going global, and has set dozens of records since its release."

There aren't many movies that can make money at the box office overseas, especially those that don't portray China negatively and have decent reviews.

Even the evening news program gave it more than ten seconds of coverage.

Tian Xiaole's director resume was also introduced.

The display area was absolutely full.

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Tian Xiaole sat in Han Sanping's office, her phone on the coffee table constantly vibrating.

Since topping the box office charts, I've been receiving a constant stream of phone calls, text messages, and QQ messages.

"Even as the leader in charge of the film industry, I'm not that busy with other business," Han Sanping joked with a smile.

"I would call all of these harassment to me."

Tian Xiaole shrugged and spread his hands, giving off a very smug look.

My inner monologue: I want to keep a low profile, but my abilities won't allow it.

Han Sanping changed the subject: "Now that the box office has reached the top, it's time to put a celebration banquet on the agenda."

"Uncle Han, let's combine the celebration banquet and the press conference for the start of filming of 'Pacific Rim' into one event. That way, we can save time."

"Is 'Pacific Rim' about to start filming?"

Han Sanping was excited. This project had been met with skepticism since its inception, and after so much preparation, it was finally about to start filming.

"The actors, the model city, the props, and the special effects staff are all ready. It's time to start filming."

If it weren't for the delays caused by the box office of "The Thieves," filming would have started much earlier.

"That's up to you. Wait until the movie is released, then you can prove those who doubted it wrong."

Han Sanping was under a lot of pressure when making this film, because "The Promise" had suffered huge losses. Fortunately, "The Thief" was a success, which immediately silenced the doubts.

This has made him a bit arrogant lately, and he's planning to revisit the big-budget film project that was previously delayed.

"Uncle Han, is there something good that makes you happy?"

Seeing how happy he was, Tian Xiaole asked directly.
"John Woo has been preparing for a period epic for two years. I contacted them a couple of days ago, and China Film Group is preparing to invest in this project."

Upon hearing that it was a terrible movie called "Red Cliff," Tian Xiaole perked up.

What should have been a historical war film about the Three Kingdoms period turned out to be a call for peace, according to John Woo.

Peace is the most precious thing!

This show also produced many memorable scenes, especially when Mengmeng stood up, which was quite jarring.

Given Han Sanping's appetite, it's definitely not as simple as just participating in the vote.

"Uncle Han, China Film Group wants to take the lead in this project, right?"

“With a big director and a historical war epic, China Film Group should naturally take the lead in such a big project.”

Seeing Tian Xiaole shake his head, Han Sanping's heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked:

"You don't think this project is promising?"

Then he continued:
"John Woo is a proven director in the commercial film field, and this project has been in preparation for two years. It seems like a great project no matter how you look at it,"

"Have the actors been cast? What is the investment cost?" Tian Xiaole asked.

"Currently, the actor for Zhuge Liang is waiting for Chow Yun-fat's availability. For the role of Zhou Yu, the choice is between Kaneshiro and Leung Ka-fai. John Woo is also still selecting other actors."

With an investment of $80 million, once the project is officially announced, the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) will no longer be the largest investment in China.

Han Sanping is satisfied with the choice of actors; they are famous, have good acting skills, and have a guaranteed overseas market.

The investment was a bit high, but John Woo's plan to make two parts makes sense.

“John Woo has his own style when making gangster films, but if you expect him to make a historical film, he will definitely mess it up, and the actors he chooses are not suitable.”

Tian Xiaole couldn't bear to see Han Sanping fall into the trap. Originally, the initial investment budget was only 3000 million US dollars, but the involvement of China Film Group, a major culprit, increased the cost.

Moreover, the project was filmed on and off, with actors being changed midway through, and there were constant unexpected problems.

Tian Xiaole's words made Han Sanping take them seriously and begin to think about them carefully.

After a moment, he slowly said, "I will investigate this project thoroughly before making a decision."

Since that's what they've said, Tian Xiaole couldn't say anything more and could only wish them good luck.

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The movie "The Thieves" has completely failed to gross and has been taken off the screens.

Major film and television companies in the industry are eyeing the final figures with envy.

3.63 million.

Although this box office performance didn't surpass that of "Big Ship" by much, nobody knows how long it will take to do it again.

Who is likely to break this new box office record?

Some in the industry speculate that Zhang Yimou's "Curse of the Golden Flower" is a possibility, or perhaps Tian Xiaole himself will be involved, waiting for the release of "Pacific Rim".

Feng Xiaogang's "The Banquet" is rarely mentioned.

As for Chen Kaige, he is automatically excluded from the discussion in the realm of commercial films.

Industry insiders have calculated the profits of "The Thieves". After deducting production costs and various taxes, the producer's profit is approximately 4.2 million.

The data is incredibly impressive, without a single embellishment.

The media is also doing a good thing, seeking confirmation from investors such as China Film Group, Huayi Brothers Media, and Enlight Media.

This is a good thing to promote political achievements, and China Film Group readily accepted the interview.

"The return on investment for 'The Thieves' Alliance' is the highest for China Film Group in recent years, and also its most successful cultural export venture. China Film Group will continue to shoulder this mission..."

"Huayi has always been committed to film and television investment and looks forward to cooperating with more outstanding filmmakers. Director Tian is Huayi's best partner..."

"It is a great honor for Enlight Media to work with Director Tian, ​​and we look forward to the next collaboration..."

Other film and television companies are extremely envious, as film and television investment is an unknown quantity and also the industry with the highest risk.

Tian Xiaole's projects have never caused investors to lose money; all the companies involved have made money.

The ones who regret it the most now are undoubtedly Shanghai Film Group and Huayi Brothers.

If Pacific Rim is a success, they'll become clowns.

At that moment, they began to pray that "Pacific Rim" would be a box office and critical failure.

Following this, China Film Group announced that it would hold a celebration banquet to mark its achievement in film history, and the launch press conference for "Pacific Rim" would be held at the same time.

The news immediately attracted attention both inside and outside the industry. The film "Pacific Rim," the most expensive film ever made in China, has finally started filming.

The Great Hall of the People was the location chosen by Han Sanping, and several investors also thought it was a good choice.

This celebration banquet was much larger in scale than the last one, and it was a very grand affair.

The ice blocks on the stage were very eye-catching, or rather, the numbers inside the ice blocks were very eye-catching.

The guests present today couldn't help but glance at it.

"Our upcoming film, Pacific Rim, will definitely break this box office record once it's released."

Huang Xiaoming spoke confidently to several actors from "Pacific Rim".

"That's for sure, otherwise it would be a waste of all the time we've trained," Hu Jun chimed in.

Jing Tian's gaze searched for a certain figure in the noisy venue.

"Tian Tian, ​​are you looking for Director Tian?" Zeng Li asked.

"Yes, I brought a gift, but I haven't had a chance to give it to Xiao Le yet." Jing Tian brought gifts for everyone when she returned from America, but she hasn't given the one to Tian Xiao Le yet.

"That guy in the black suit over there, that should be him."

Jing Tian followed Zeng Li's gaze and saw Tian Xiaole and Fan Binbin chatting animatedly.

"What are you two looking at?" Liu Yifei asked, her voice muffled as she held up a fruit platter.

"You guys can have some, it's quite sweet."

"I'm actually a little hungry, I'll have some too."

Jing Tian put the matter of giving gifts out of her mind and started to eat with Liu Yifei.

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"Director Tian, ​​please invite me to your next gathering. I'm quite familiar with Sister Binbin."

Since seeing the news last time, Fan Binbin has felt a sense of crisis. Tian Xiaole has made anyone he promotes famous.

She had just become Huayi's top female star, but before she could even settle in, Li Binbin kicked her out.

"Sure, I don't mind, as long as you guys don't have any objections."

Tian Xiaole is quite looking forward to it; Fan Binbin going head-to-head with the Li sisters should be quite interesting.

If it's a hair-tearing incident, will he help or not, or which side will he help?

I'm torn.
A staff member came over and reminded them that it was time to go on stage.

Kang Moon, Jeon Ji-han, and Lee Jung-jae were absent, but all the other main cast members were present.

Han Sanping and Tian Xiaole stood in the main positions, while the other main actors stood on both sides, each holding a hammer.

123.

They smashed the ice together.

bang~
Fireworks burst forth!

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

Many actresses looked at Tian Xiaole with blatant, passionate eyes.

Other film and television investment company owners all look to the God of Wealth.

After the staff finished clearing away the ice, the actors who were performing in "Pacific Rim" came on stage.

"Director Tian, ​​has the female lead been confirmed?"

The reporter's question was also the topic of greatest concern to everyone present, including the lead actors.

Jing Tian lacked confidence. Despite her hard work in training, her movements were not as aesthetically pleasing as Liu Yifei's.

With the popularity of "The Return of the Condor Heroes", Liu Yifei has become very popular, and she feels that she has little chance.

"According to the plot, this drama features two female leads."

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene became noisy.

This answer was unexpected.

Jing Tian and Liu Yifei were both stunned on the spot; one lacked self-confidence, while the other believed that the other side had financial power.

They never expected it to be a dual female lead!
"Director Tian, ​​was the dual female lead a script requirement, or was it a last-minute change?" a reporter pressed.

"The real protagonists of this film are the mechs piloted by humans; the actors are just supporting roles, all serving the plot."

Tian Xiaole's answer did not satisfy the reporter, who then pressed Liu Yifei for an answer.

"Yifei, you are one of the most popular actresses right now. Would you mind sharing the lead role with Jing Tian, ​​who is completely unknown?"

"I haven't thought about these things, and I won't. I just want to do my best to act well."

Liu Yifei's answer was impeccable, silencing the reporter.

The following questions were more amicable, and the interview ended quickly.

The victory celebration banquet begins!
Yang Shoucheng came first, saying that "Ip Man" would be released during the May Day holiday.

This is the first film collaboration between Ying Huang and Tian Xiaole. The latter's achievements are obvious to all, so it's no wonder he's paying so much attention.

"Director Tian, ​​I wish you a smooth filming process in advance, and I also wish our film 'Ip Man' great success."

"Thank you, Chairman Yang. If the box office results are good, we can put the sequel on the agenda."

These words invigorated Yang Shouchang. The internal screenings had all been positive, giving him great confidence in the film, especially considering the meager 20% market share he only had.

"Continue with the quota, shall we..."

Tian Xiaole interrupted, saying, "Let's discuss it after the box office results come out. If the market response is mediocre, there's no need to collaborate on Hong Kong-style films in the future."

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Since listening to Tian Xiaole's analysis, Han Sanping has been investigating the possibility of failure in the Battle of Red Cliffs for the past few days.

Aside from the slightly high investment cost, no matter how he looks at it, it's a high-quality project.

He was confused and went to Tian Xiaole, who had just finished dealing with a female celebrity.

"Xiao Le, I asked around and found out that John Woo has already secured most of the investment. He's not as unreliable as you say."

"I was just talking nonsense. It's up to you whether you vote or not."

It's clear that Han Sanping really wants to invest and is very persistent about big-budget productions, and Tian Xiaole is too lazy to explain.

It's good to learn from your mistakes.

Of all the investors, only Avex made money, directly buying out the rights to release Little Days.

I really like the Three Kingdoms theme. A long time ago, a TV series about the Three Kingdoms was filmed, but the characters were portrayed in a completely different way.

When people in China saw this, they couldn't let them ruin the culture, so they made their own version.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Rizi eagerly came to buy the copyright, and the film received a huge response after its release.

Han Sanping made up his mind. Investing is inherently high-risk, and it is normal to have both gains and losses. As long as it can help the domestic market be established quickly, that's enough.

Besides, given China Film Group's status, anyone who would dare to rip off China Film Group would have to be John Woo who doesn't want to work in mainland China anymore.

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After the celebration banquet and press conference for the start of filming concluded, media reports began to emerge.

"The Thieves' Guild held a victory celebration banquet at the Grand Hall, which also served as the press conference for the start of filming of Pacific Rim. The event was star-studded..."

"【Pacific Rim】is set to have two female leads, played by Liu Yifei and Jing Tian."

"The film 'Ip Man,' produced by Xiaole Pictures, China Film Group, and Yinghuang Investment, will be released during the May Day holiday."

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After the banquet ended, while Tian Xiaole was still there, Jing Tian handed over the gift she had prepared.

"Brother Xiao Le, thank you for your trust. I will do my best to play the female lead well."

"Are you trying to bribe me?"

Tian Xiaole smiled and joked as she accepted the beautifully packaged gift box.

"No, everyone in the crew received one."

Jing Tian waved her hands frantically, trying to explain, looking somewhat at a loss.

She looked a little silly in her serious expression.

Tian Xiaole smiled and asked, "Can I open it now?"

"OK."

Jing Tian nodded shyly, touching her slightly flushed face. Seeing Tian Xiaole intently unwrapping the gift, she calmed down.

Upon opening the gift box, a brown scarf was found folded inside. It felt nice to the touch, and the brand logo was embroidered in an inconspicuous place.

Tian Xiaole tried it on and, under Jing Tian's expectant gaze, gave her a compliment.

"It's not bad, it's quite warm."

"I'm glad you like it, Brother Xiao Le. I'll head back now." Jing Tian blushed and ran off.

The gifts from everyone else in the crew were just for social occasions, but Tian Xiaole's scarf was something she had carefully chosen.

Tian Xiaole put the scarf away, whistled, and left the Great Hall of the People.

(End of this chapter)