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Chapter 217 If you want to get ahead, you have to latch onto a powerful figure!

The next day, Tian Xiaole returned to the company and called Chen Zhixi over, asking her to keep an eye on the real estate matter.

First, it needs to be private; it shouldn't be in Chaoyang District.

Secondly, it needs to be private; it shouldn't be in Chaoyang District.

The third point is the same as above.

Chen Zhixi didn't understand what taboos existed in Chaoyang District, but she didn't ask further. After thinking for a moment, she recommended:

"Boss, the Xishan Villa area is adjacent to Yuquan Mountain on the left and Wanshou Mountain on the right. It has beautiful natural scenery and should be able to meet your requirements."

"Then we'll sell one set over there and buy two more sets elsewhere."

Tian Xiaole spoke casually, saying that even a cunning rabbit has three burrows, so it's good to buy more for emergencies.

The matter of buying a house will be handled by Chen Zhixi. Once he returns from Hollywood, he should be able to move in and experience it.

After everyone left, Tian Xiaole looked at the reports for the first half of the year.

This trip will take some time, so we need to be fully aware of the company's operations.

Hunting and Ip Man are very profitable.

That's equivalent to the annual profits of other listed companies.

The projects currently underway are not things that can be completed in the short term. The earliest one, "Painted Skin," will not be released until next year.

Having figured things out, Tian Xiaole put the performance report aside and started browsing online news on her computer.

The box office for "The Sun Also Rises" is beyond saving. Ying Huang had anticipated the outcome and is quite indifferent to it.

Jiang Wen has been dubbed box office poison.

In an attempt to curry favor with Ying Huang, Yu Dong spent 600 copies, only to lose everything.

But he didn't care at all, because Bernard had aligned himself with Poly and was preparing to make a big splash in the film market.

CJ sent an email saying that "New World" had surpassed 400 million viewers, making it the third most-watched film in South Korea.

The film was shortlisted for the Busan International Film Festival, implying that it might win an award.

As long as the revenue sharing is in place, Tian Xiaole won't pay too much attention to awards or anything like that.

The news on Leyu.com featured photos of Qin Lan at the airport, with a prominent headline:

Actress Qin Lan, dressed casually, waved to fans at the airport, seemingly heading to Hollywood.

Sohu News also reported on this:

"Another Chinese actor has gone abroad to participate in the filming of a Hollywood movie."

New Wolf Report:

Actress Qin Lan will star in Tian Xiaole's new film...

"..."

Major news portals have been reporting on Qin Lan's flight to Hollywood, along with various photos of her at the airport.

It seems this girl isn't stupid; she knows how to capitalize on trending topics and buy articles to market herself.

The agency behind it definitely played a part.

Qin Lan's agency contract is with a company jointly established by Shanghai Film Group and Yinghuang Group.

Previously, she was not very famous and her several dramas didn't make a splash, so she was basically left to fend for herself.

Of course, they should do a good job of marketing themselves after getting a role in Tian Xiaole's new drama.

Yinghuang is very good at this.

Chen Zhixi, who had just left the office, knocked on the door and came in again, holding an invitation in her hand.

"Boss, this was delivered by Jinji."

"They didn't even submit any works for the competition, so why are they sending me an invitation? They don't want me to be an award presenter, do they?"

Tian Xiaole took it and looked it over. Just as he had expected, he said, "Reject it. I won't be in the country by then."

"Ok."

He stopped Chen Zhixi, who was about to leave, and said, "Buy me a plane ticket for this afternoon."

With domestic affairs settled, it's time to get back to filming the new movie.

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Meanwhile, after arranging Qin Lan's marketing plan, Huo Wenxi did not forget to brainwash Bai Bing, who had just entered the entertainment industry.

"See? This is the benefit of starring in Director Tian's movies. From a minor actor to a media darling."

"I really envy her for being able to act in Director Tian's movie."

Bai Bing's envy was undisguised; who wouldn't want to be famous if they chose to become an actor?

Seeing this, Huo Wenxi was even more confident in persuading Bai Bing.

The latter is new to the industry, so I can't be too direct. She still has a biased view of the acting profession, and I'm afraid she won't be able to handle talking about unspoken rules.

"Director Tian is a special case in the industry. He has achieved such great success at such a young age. Look at the other big directors, aren't they all over forty or fifty years old..."

"Mani, is there something you want to tell me?"

"I just want to tell you that in the entertainment industry, you need to have a powerful backer."

Although you are a contracted actor with Yinghuang Entertainment, you are a newcomer, and we can't provide you with many resources.

Seeing Bai Bing's thoughtful expression, Huo Wenxi continued:

“A girl named Jing Tian, ​​an ordinary person, starred in Pacific Rim and became famous overnight.”

"Mani, you mean..."

"To succeed as an actor, it's not enough to just have good acting skills; you also need to learn how to seize opportunities."

"Many people in the industry are eyeing Director Tian's films; you still need connections to get them."

Bai Bing isn't an art student; she's a genuine high achiever, a graduate of a political and law university. Her intelligence is naturally quite high, especially since Huo Wenxi has already made it very clear.

"Mani, how do I get in touch with Director Tian?"

"There's no rush. He's busy filming right now. Once he returns to China, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet him at the party."

"How is it that simple?"

"It's easy to understand, but difficult to take it a step further."

We have a good working relationship with Director Tian, ​​but it's common knowledge that he doesn't like to work with Hong Kong artists.

Huo Wenxi looked at Bai Bing. She had a round face that conformed to Eastern aesthetics, delicate features, and gave off a dignified and elegant aura. Her skin was fair and smooth, and her overall temperament was gentle and elegant, possessing both classical charm and modern fashion sense.

“You’re from the mainland, that’s your advantage.”

If it were those seasoned veteran artists like Yinghuang, even if Huo Wenxi didn't say anything, they would know to flock to him.

When dealing with a newcomer like Bai Bing, the words were spoken much more tactfully.

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Tian Xiaole kept a low profile and boarded a plane bound for the United States.

To kill time, I read some news online.

He was very glad that he had slipped away early.

The film industry is in an uproar.

If this were in the country, we'd have to pull together a whole bunch of connections to invite him; that would be incredibly embarrassing.

This year, all the commercial films that entered the competition, as well as the art films that won major awards, were eliminated.

Zhang Yimou's "Curse of the Golden Flower" didn't even get a nomination.

The films that won the Golden Lion Award for "Still Life" and the Golden Bear Award for "Tuya's Wedding" were both eliminated.

Feng Xiaogang is quite resolute; he previously stated that he would never participate in the Golden Rooster Awards selection, and indeed, he hasn't submitted any films.

Netizens have questioned the selection criteria.

Has the Golden Rooster Award become more prestigious than the three major European film awards, becoming the highest hall of fame in the world of cinema?
Netizens are curious and want to know if [Hunting] will even qualify for the finals if they sign up.

When I tried to call out to Tian Xiaole to ask how she felt, she found that he had disappeared again.

Soon, a photo circulated online showing Tian Xiaole at the airport, her back to the camera carrying a backpack.

Netizens started flooding the screen with comments.

Comments praising him for being down-to-earth and approachable, without the airs of a big director, and being the only beacon of light in Chinese-language cinema.

Seeing the Golden Rooster judges' actions, Tian Xiaole shook his head.

This completely disregards public opinion; they simply do as they please, selecting entries based on their own so-called standards.

If netizens dig deeper, they will find that none of the so-called judging panel members know the director's representative works, and among the actors, they only recognize Yu Nan, and are not familiar with the others.

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"Boss, Sister Tangtang came along too."

Before Tian Xiaole arrived, she notified her assistant to pick her up at the airport. Unexpectedly, Tang Yan, who was heavily pregnant, also ran around aimlessly.

"Well, I see."

Tian Xiaole nodded expressionlessly.

It's quite dangerous for a pregnant woman like her to be in a crowded place like an airport.

A round face was peering through the car window, and the initial urge to teach Tang Yan a lesson quickly faded away.

"Brother Le, you're back."

As soon as Tian Xiaole got into the car, Tang Yan pounced on him, being very clingy.

"Your belly is already that big?"

Tian Xiaole was surprised. She was only three months old, but she was already as round as a basketball.

"Brother Le, you don't care about me at all, you're only thinking about the kids."

Tang Yan pouted, and her eyes reddened.

Thinking about how tough things have been lately, I can't sleep every night...

Pregnant women at this stage are so sensitive; they'll start crying over the slightest thing.

Tian Xiaole was at his wit's end, so he quickly pulled Tang Yan into his arms and comforted her until she stopped crying and started laughing.

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The next day, James, knowing that Tian Xiaole had returned to Hollywood, called.

The post-production of "The Purge 2" is complete; let's take a look at the finished product.

When Tian Xiaole arrived at the company, James and director James DeMonaco were already waiting for him.

During this time, the latter has been here the whole time, overseeing the post-production process.

"Director James, thank you for your hard work."

"This is what I should do. It was Director Tian who gave me the opportunity to direct the film."

Demonak spoke with great sincerity.

Tian Xiaole nodded. This was a grateful person, and she had some thoughts in mind.

Let's watch the finished product together.

The nearly two-hour film continues the premise of the first movie, where the dark side of humanity is fully exposed during the cleansing day.

The sequel introduces the "government army" and the "bounty hunter" organization.

When the day of elimination arrived, the hunt began.

Wang Luodan and Zhao Liying, forming the Asian Sisters, were seen as prey and were relentlessly pursued until they turned the tables and were ultimately betrayed by their teammates.

When the alarm sounded to signal the end of the massacre, the hastily assembled squad was wiped out, with no one spared.

The plot is all about enjoyment and catharsis, bringing out the audience's hidden violent tendencies.

"What rating is the movie?" Tian Xiaole asked.

"The MPAA has rated it R, which limits viewers to those under 17. With the positive reception of the first film, it won't have much of an impact on us," James explained.

Tian Xiaole nodded and looked at Demonac, saying, "Director James, you're not signed with a company, are you? How about signing with Pangu Pictures?"

"Director Tian, ​​if we don't sign a contract, will we have to change directors for the sequels to 'Humanity'?"

Demona asked curiously, even though he had signed a series of contracts.

"Of course not. If this movie does well, you'll still be in charge of directing the sequel."

Hearing Tian Xiaole's promise, Demona breathed a sigh of relief. This way of acting in accordance with the spirit of the contract gave him a sense of security.

"I am willing to sign with Pangu Pictures."

“You made the right decision.” Tian Xiaole patted him on the shoulder: “I need an assistant director for my new film. Come and help me.”

He then looked at James and said, "Tell Lionsgate to put some effort into their marketing and make sure they get enough opening screens."

"Okay, boss."

(End of this chapter)