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Chapter 156 Rewarding Gao Yuanyuan!
"He still dares to question the casting?"

Upon hearing Huo Wenxi's report, Boss Yang asked in a cold and aloof manner.

【Ip Man】has a long tail effect overseas, with DVD and Blu-ray sales exceeding box office revenue, directly opening up overseas markets.

This is one of the best-performing kung fu films besides those starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

Many martial arts actors in Hong Kong are considering making a sequel to "Ip Man".

Donnie Yen is one of them.

He learned from his mother that after the script for the sequel to "Ip Man" was completed, he wanted to recommend himself to Mr. Yang.

I happened to meet screenwriter Tian Xiaole at the premiere of "Dragon Tiger Gate". He spoke without thinking and recommended himself to others while belittling them.

Donnie Yen's belief that he was more suitable than Vincent Zhao angered Mr. Yang. The actor was chosen by Tian Xiaole, and the company had agreed to it. Wasn't this a slap in their face?

"Give him a warning."

Upon hearing his boss's instructions, Huo Wenxi asked, "What about Ms. Mai...?"

"No need to give her face."

It was clear that Mr. Yang was truly angry, and Huo Wenxi knew exactly how much force to use.

The news was reported on the portal website in the afternoon.

Donnie Yen recommended himself to director Tin Siu-lok for a role in Ip Man at the premiere of Dragon Tiger Gate!

According to Tian Xiaole himself, "Ip Man" made a huge profit at the global box office, mocking Donnie Yen for not being as good as Vincent Zhao.

Donnie Yen is confident in "Dragon Tiger Gate" and claims that it will surpass "Ip Man" in both critical acclaim and box office performance.

Is it brimming with confidence, or utter ignorance?

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The news spread quickly, and other film and television companies that heard the news rushed over to inquire.

"This Mr. Yang has overreached."

Han Sanping's domineering behavior left Tian Xiaole speechless; he wanted to take on everything.

"Uncle Han, most of the sequel was filmed on Hong Kong Island, and the first film made a lot of money but they kicked him out, so his reputation isn't good either."

Han Sanping was even more agitated. The production cost of "Ip Man" was only 30 million, but it grossed 380 million worldwide, and China Film Group only received 20% of the box office.

"China Film Group should contribute a larger share of the investment this time to help ease the pressure on you."

"China Film Group's 20% is quite generous. The company is responsible for everything from preparation to promotion and release, and they only get 30%."

This made Han Sanping even more excited: "Giving that old man 30% is too much, isn't it?"

"It's already been agreed upon. If China Film Group thinks 20% is too little, I'll give it to someone else."

"Let's do 20% and 20% respectively. I'll have someone come over to sign the contract."

Not getting the result he wanted, Han Sanping grumbled and hung up the phone, muttering that Tian Xiaole was too biased.

Following that, companies like Wanda, Enlight Media, Huayi Brothers Media, Shanghai Film Group, and Berna, regardless of their relationship with the company, all came to inquire, only to leave disappointed in the end.

After Tian Xiaole hung up the last call, his assistant brought Zhao Wenzhuo in.

"You should have seen the news. Donnie Yen said that if he were to play Ip Man, the box office and reviews would be even better. What do you think?"

"【Ip Man】has already gained market recognition, and no one is more suitable for the role of Ip Man than me."

Director Tian, ​​don't worry, the fight scenes in the sequel to [Ip Man] will only be more exciting than the original. I'm confident in that regard.

Zhao Wenzhuo spoke with a firm tone and a very serious expression.

The film's critical acclaim and box office success speak for themselves, yet Donnie Yen publicly stated that he was more suitable for the role.

He's used to bullying mainland actors, so he's stopped acting altogether and doesn't take him seriously at all.

"Then I'll wait and see. Let's go sign the contract."

Zhao Wenzhuo didn't mention his salary, and Tian Xiaole also raised it a little, though not much, but it made the actors feel better.

The movie made a lot of money, but the actor's salary remained the same as before, so it's inevitable that he would feel resentful.

When faced with self-interest, people's hearts cannot withstand the test!
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With the release of "Dragon Tiger Gate," Hong Kong media outlets have dropped all pretense and joined the fray, vowing to surpass the box office success of "Ip Man."

"Mani, I'm just being straightforward, I didn't mean anything by it."

"Are you just being blunt, or are you just speaking without thinking? How dare you question whether the company made the right choice in casting Director Tian?"

Huo Wenxi informed Zhen Zidan that all her commercial performances, endorsements, and film contracts should be suspended for a while.

"Sister Mani, please plead with Chairman Yang for me. We can't survive without income."

Donnie Yen regretted it immediately. In front of so many people, he couldn't apologize directly, so he thought he might as well take the opportunity to promote the movie.

"You'd better not rush into side jobs; you know how the company operates."

Huo Wenxi warned Zhen Zidan, ignoring his pleading eyes, that he should be punished for saying the wrong thing.

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Tian Xiaole was in the special effects department, overseeing post-production, when Ning Hao also came over and was amazed by the production team of hundreds of people.

"As expected of a big production, there were more people involved in post-production than during filming."

"Most of the domestic special effects talents are here, and each frame is handled by two to three people."

Looking at the busy crowd, Tian Xiaole felt a great sense of accomplishment. In a decade or so, these people would grow up and spread throughout the country.

At that time, it would be no exaggeration to call him the godfather of special effects.

They were given real opportunities to get involved in major projects and use the latest equipment early on.

Ning Hao left the special effects department with Tian Xiaole: "I'm really envious. I also want to make a special effects film."

"Haha, you're still better suited to a humorous style."

The two arrived on the 21st floor. Ning Hao looked around the new office and made envious noises.

The space, which is over 200 square meters, feels quite empty except for the desks, sofas, and coffee tables.

Ning Hao stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, experiencing the feeling of having an unobstructed view, his eyes filled with longing for the tycoon.

He remarked, "This building must be expensive, right?"

When Xiao Le Pictures moved, outsiders thought it was just moving to a new office building, until Tian Xiao Le bought the entire building, which caused a sensation in the industry.

"The price is okay, only 3.5 yuan per square meter."

Compared to future prices, Tian Xiaole really didn't think it was expensive; in fact, it was quite cheap, especially considering it was within the Second Ring Road.

Ning Hao gave him a thumbs up, with an expression that said, "You're really rich."

"You should buy soon, the house price is definitely going to rise in the future," Tian Xiaole kindly reminded her.

"My studio isn't that big; renting a place is fine," Ning Hao said with a smile, declining the offer.

He felt he didn't need it, and another reason was that he didn't have the money; investing in "Extreme Profession" had emptied his savings.

"By the way, the South Korean version has also wrapped up filming. You need to speed up post-production so we can seize the overseas market first," Tian Xiaole reminded him.

"The post-production for this show is very fast, so it will definitely air before the other show."

Ning Hao patted his chest and assured him that he was off to oversee post-production.

Tian Xiaole turned on his computer and checked the reviews of "Dragon Tiger Gate" on the Rotten Egg website.

The movie is adapted from the comic book of the same name, so it already had a fan base.

This time, fans of the original work and netizens have surprisingly sided together.

"Exaggerated and flashy fight choreography, no introduction to characters or plot, just fighting for the sake of fighting."

"The rough plot, the shallow character relationships, and the marginal female lead fit my stereotype of Hong Kong films."

"With this plot and these fight scenes, how dare they try to piggyback on Ip Man's fame? Donnie Yen should just stand here and take the beating!"

With overwhelmingly negative reviews, this movie was destined to go nowhere. The next day, the opening day box office figures for "Dragon Tiger Gate" were released.

The revenue was 8.2 million, far below the 10 million estimated by the production company.

No one was optimistic that it would surpass the box office and critical acclaim of "Ip Man," and it even received ridicule from netizens.

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Lionsgate reports that Saw 2 has finished filming and is expected to be released in October, with filming for the Annabelle sequel set to begin at the end of the year.

Tian Xiaole admires Hollywood's industrial efficiency, as the foundation of China's film and television industry is too weak, and there is still a long way to go to reach that level.

James sent over another list, totaling 23 people, all of whom are engineers specializing in visual effects architecture and rendering.

Tian Xiaole replied to James that they would continue to screen for talent and purchase another batch of machinery and equipment.

20th Century Fox has sent a message stating that "Night at the Museum" is scheduled for release in North America at Christmas, and inquired about the release date in mainland China.

Tian Xiaole once again marveled at how fast Hollywood special effects production is; the post-production of a fantasy comedy was completed in just four months.

Tian Xiaole replied to the email and called her assistant, asking her to inform several domestic investors of the news.

As expected, Han Sanping called soon afterward, as China Film Group was very interested in the first Hollywood film it had co-invested in.

"Xiao Le, can the premiere be held in China?"

Tian Xiaole thought it was a good idea and said, "I'll talk to Fox. Our market is serious enough."

Han Sanping was very happy; these were all achievements.

He casually suggested, "Then let's import it and release it simultaneously."

"Won't others have any objections?"

December is typically the Lunar New Year film season in China, usually a haven for domestic films. If a Hollywood blockbuster is suddenly released in December, other film companies will be secretly cursing.

"Hehe, you can come to me if you have any opinions."

Tian Xiaole laughed, forgetting this domineering attitude.

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China Film Group quickly released the news.

"The Hollywood film 'Night at the Museum,' co-invested by China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Xiaole Pictures, Wanda Pictures, and Huayi Brothers, is set to release during the Lunar New Year holiday!"

The film industry is in an uproar.

The investors were overjoyed, feeling that Han Sanping had done a good thing.

It's different for others.

Zhang Weiping, that hillbilly, exploded and launched a tirade against Han Sanping in the media.

"The Lunar New Year film season is a haven for domestic films, and it has always been the only domestic films shown. Han Sanping is going to break this tradition and put an imported film in."

He's not even the chairman of China Film Group yet, is he? If we let him continue like this, Chinese films will lose their last chance to survive. He wants to be a local tyrant!

Zhang Weiping was very harsh in his criticism because "Curse of the Golden Flower" was also scheduled for release during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Other filmmakers in the industry might complain a bit, but none of them are as outspoken as Zhang Weiping.

Looking at the film's investment lineup—two leading state-owned enterprises and three top domestic private companies—everyone's not stupid. The film's smooth import must be inseparable from the investors.

China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group are after political achievements, while the other private enterprises are after reputation and hype, so we can just turn a blind eye to it.

The domestic parties who initially invested were very happy to sit in Han Sanping's office for the first time to discuss this matter.

A Wanda representative stated, "Wanda will definitely give preferential treatment to [Curse of the Golden Flower] in terms of film scheduling. As for [Curse of the Golden Flower], we will not target it or give it any special treatment."

Wang Zhonglei said with a smile, "Huayi will provide full support in terms of publicity."

These words made Han Sanping frown. It didn't fit his strategy of making domestic blockbusters, but the film's box office performance made him waver.

Seeing Han Sanping's dilemma, Tian Xiaole suggested, "We can move 'Curse of the Golden Flower' to the Spring Festival release window. With the example of 'The Thieves' before us, they should be able to accept the change of release date."

Han Sanping slapped his thigh and said, "That's right, this is good for both movies."

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"Dragon Tiger Gate" grossed 30 million yuan in its opening week in mainland China, but its reputation plummeted.

Hong Kong Island only has five million Hong Kong dollars, and the situation in Southeast Asia is even worse.

Donnie Yen's performance was a complete slap in the face, and even the Hong Kong media fell silent, with no one mentioning anything about surpassing "Ip Man" anymore.

A news story that was initially thought to be a prank suddenly went viral and became a trending topic.

"Rising star Hu Ge was in a car accident and is currently undergoing emergency treatment!"

The media quickly confirmed the incident: Hu Ge and his assistant's SVU collided with a truck. The assistant died on the spot, while Hu Ge himself was still undergoing emergency treatment.

When Tian Xiaole saw the news, he felt a little sad. He had seen him at the Shanghai Film Festival, where he looked very young and inexperienced.

As fate would have it, what was bound to happen still happened.

Cai Yinong is a good boss. In an interview with reporters, she said she would not give up on Brother Hu, and that filming of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" would be suspended to wait for him.

This kindness made Brother Hu completely devoted to making sugar figurines, and he has been working hard without complaint ever since.

Tian Xiaole looked at the text message she received, thought for a moment and decided to reply. It wouldn't do to leave it unanswered forever.

After being persuaded by Tian Xiaole, Gao Yuanyuan obediently gave up her trip to Hong Kong Island.

They behaved very well, so they deserve a reward.

This time, Gao Yuanyuan didn't use any tricks; she didn't arrange to meet in a public place, but went directly to her home.

Following the address given, Tian Xiaole knocked on the door.

The door opened, and a fragrant breeze wafted out.

Then, a soft body appeared in her arms.

Gao Yuanyuan hugged Tian Xiaole tightly. She had finally managed to get him to come out, and she couldn't control her longing for him.

"Brother Le, are you disgusted with me?"

After Gao Yuanyuan finished speaking, she didn't care about anything else and kissed him directly. Her hands were also busy, helping Tian Xiaole unbutton his clothes.

Tian Xiaole liked to take the initiative. He closed the door with his heel, turned around with Gao Yuanyuan in his arms, and pressed her against the door.

He gently patted her face, looking into her big eyes, which were full of longing and shyness.

Since visiting the set of "Ip Man," I have been intentionally keeping my distance, occasionally providing her with some literary works.

For example, the creative process of "The Maze of Hearts".

Tian Xiaole took a compliance test, and the results did not disappoint him.

You can't approach artsy young women normally; the more unattainable something is, the more they want it.

Phew~~

Tian Xiaole breathed a sigh of relief.

The conversation lasted a long time, maybe an hour later.

"Go wash your hair, it's all matted together." Tian Xiaole pushed Gao Yuanyuan away with disgust.

Tian Xiaole lit a cigarette, savoring the taste of what had just happened.

Ah~~

Gao Yuanyuan screamed. The bathroom was filled with smoke, and it was quite frightening to suddenly have someone appear.

Upon recognizing the person, she rushed into their arms.

A new exam paper always sparks a sense of exploration.

There is a unique style in solving and creating problems.

Tian Xiaole smiled and switched to her preferred mode.

(End of this chapter)