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Chapter 229 Old Han Makes His Move!
Of the two films scheduled for release in April, "The Forbidden Kingdom" was originally the most anticipated.

Despite Tian Xiaole's antics, the popularity of "Painted Skin" remains high.

When it was widely believed that these two films would dominate the April release schedule, "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon" announced its release date of April 3rd.
They released their first promotional poster, officially joining the fray.

Liu Dehua was dressed in black armor, wearing a round hat, with a square bag hanging from his waist and shoulder, and holding a serrated longsword.

When Tian Xiaole saw the poster, he shook his head.

Liu Dehua is such a nice guy, he'll take any role.

Judging from his appearance, he is not suitable to play Zhao Zilong; his hooked nose is distracting.

He lacks the bearing of a military general.

Tian Xiaole also noticed that the movie "Anaconda," starring Jing Tian, ​​is scheduled to be released on the 8th.

I don't know what Lu Zhen was thinking. With several blockbuster movies competing against him, he'll just be a stepping stone.

It even claims to be a domestically produced horror film, but the poor-quality poster alone is enough to make it terrifying.

Lu Zhen, being an amateur and a wealthy man, has probably been ripped off by the Hong Kong crew.

"Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon" has started its promotion, and taking advantage of the high popularity of "Painted Skin," it will follow suit.

Tian Xiaole found an editor and asked him to make a three-minute trailer.

China Film Group is responsible for film distribution; we need to let them expand their resources in this area.

Recently, the Hong Kong entertainment industry has been under intense scrutiny. Under pressure from various parties, photographer Chen, who had already traveled to the United States, has returned to Hong Kong.

He held a press conference to announce his permanent retirement from the entertainment industry.

It must be said that he himself is also a victim; judging from the photos, it appears that both parties were willing participants.

I can only blame myself for not taking good care of my computer.

Meanwhile, Eagle Entertainment was also holding a press conference, with CEO Yang personally appearing to plead for a chance to protect the careers of its artists.

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"Director Tian, ​​the trailer is finished editing."

"Notify China Film Group and have them take charge."

Tian Xiaole stared at the post-production of "The Eight Hundred" and said to the person who came.

This film was originally intended to compete with Lu Chuan's "Nanjing".

Unexpectedly, the filming of this project dragged on and on. It was supposed to wrap up in March, but it was delayed until June.

Even Qin Lan was notified to go back and reshoot her scenes.

Lu Chuan, that unlucky fellow, probably wants to give Qin Lan more screen time so she can ride on her coattails.

"Boss, Sony and Jesse's people have arrived."

Chen Zhixi came to inform them that the assistant wasn't there, so she had taken on all the errands herself.

"Director Gao, take your time with the post-production work, and wait for our opponents."

After Tian Xiaole finished speaking, without waiting for Gao Qunshu's reply, she looked at Chen Zhixi and said, "Let's go and meet them together."

CJ and Sony were both old acquaintances; after a few simple pleasantries, they were led directly to the screening room.

As the movie played, the Sony staff's eyes lit up; they were very fond of this kind of ghost story.

It has great market potential in the small-life sector.

CJ's men nodded from time to time, because the script was provided by Tian Xiaole.

So far, the cooperation between the two parties has been very pleasant.

After the movie ended, CJ's people started with polite conversation:
"Director Tian, ​​before we came, Ms. Quan and Mr. Park asked me to give you their regards."

"How has Zhixian been lately?"

Tian Xiaole asked with concern.

After indulging in kimchi to my heart's content last time, I grew tired of it and gradually lost touch with Jeon Ji-han.

"She is very good; she is already the most popular actress in South Korea."

"That's good." Tian Xiaole nodded and got down to business:

"I only accept revenue sharing for importing [Painted Skin], I think you should know that."

"I can tell you're very confident, so just do it your way."

"Then let's go sign the contract."

Both sides had a good understanding and resolved the matter in just a few words.

CJ's men were taken next door by Chen Zhixi to sign a film import revenue-sharing contract.

Tian Xiaole turned his gaze to the Sony representative who hadn't said a word.

"As you just heard, I only accept revenue sharing from imports. If you're thinking of buying out the entire company, then there's no need to say anything more."

The Sony representatives exchanged glances, and indeed, they were considering buying out the copyright outright.

They understand their market; movies like "Painted Skin" won't have low box office returns.

"Then I wish us happy cooperation."

Having failed in his scheme, the Sony representative stopped talking nonsense, stood up, and shook hands with Tian Xiaole.

Last time, I tasted the sweetness of a "flower bouquet-like romance".

After signing the contract, the two groups left the Xiaole Film Studio building one after the other.

Soon, related reports appeared online.

"【Painted Skin】has signed a contract for distribution in Japan and South Korea, adopting an import model with box office revenue sharing, and will be released on the same day as in China."

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Riding on the popularity of the movie, "Painted Skin" released its first trailer.

It instantly attracted a large number of movie fans, surpassing the popularity of "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon".

Only the King of Kung Fu can rival him.

The trailer opens with a disciplined army marching through the desert.

Jiao Enjun plays the demon-catching general. He has bright eyes and a righteous look. Wearing a chainmail, he appears even taller and stronger.

Fan Binbin's portrayal of Xiao Wei is sometimes elegant and lively, and sometimes captivating.

In the fleeting shot, her gesture of licking blood with her delicate fingers reveals the unique charm of a fairy.

Yan Dancheng's appearance exudes a noble and elegant aura.

Upon discovering that Xiao Wei was a demon queen, she resolutely drank the poison in order to save the entire city.

The three-minute trailer is short, but each lead actor gets a memorable moment in the rapidly flashing shots.

"Fan Binbin's portrayal of the vixen was excellent; she didn't even need to act, she *is*... "

"Jiao Enjun is perfect for playing a general. He is handsome and domineering, and gives people a sense of security."

"Some people are probably regretting it to death. The character of Pei Rong contains the struggle of human nature, and Yan Dancheng played it very well."

The trailer quickly sparked discussion among movie fans.

Besides praising the lead actors, there was also plenty of mockery directed at those who were ousted.

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After finishing a day of filming, the first thing Fan Binbin did upon returning to his hotel was to go online and watch the trailer for "Painted Skin".

This film has gone through so many twists and turns, and it's the first film released after the studio was established, so there are high expectations for it.

Seeing such a brilliant performance, the smile on his face never faded.

In particular, the fox spirit costume suited her taste perfectly.

Her beauty was captivating and alluring.

I couldn't wait to open the comments section, and it was full of positive reviews.

Aside from her superb acting skills and the mindless praise she receives for winning Best Actress awards,

Some people also mentioned the passionate scenes in "Apple," and there was quite a bit of discussion about it.

"A bunch of lecherous men, how could I possibly go and do it myself?"

Fan Binbin said arrogantly, clearly dissatisfied.

[Apple] All the passionate scenes were done by stand-ins. If Tian Xiaole were to do it herself, it would be a huge loss if she felt uncomfortable.

If Tian Xiaole asks, she will tell the truth.

If she doesn't ask, it means she doesn't mind; she won't bring it up herself.

They left the impression of sacrificing for the art of film.

On the other side, after watching the trailer, Yan Dancheng began to thank the mischievous Zhao Yanzi.

If it weren't for her, she wouldn't have gotten the movie role and had to latch onto Tian Xiaole's coattails. After starring in "Painted Skin," her acting offers, magazine appearances, and endorsements doubled.

Everyone is betting on her, hoping that the movie will significantly boost her fame when it's released.

With the promotion of "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon" and "Painted Skin" starting.

Huayi Brothers couldn't sit still any longer, and "Kung Fu King" joined in as well.

Tian Xiaole noticed that Jing Tian's film "Anaconda," despite its claim to be a domestic horror film, didn't perform very well.

The only thing that can attract attention is that Jing Tian is one of the female leads in [Pacific Rim].

Stephen Chow has joined the 200 million yuan director club, with "CJ7" achieving a box office of 200 million yuan, bringing the year to a perfect close.

Tian Xiaole was summoned to China Film Group by a phone call from Han Sanping.

When I arrived at his office, he was leisurely making tea.

"Try this year's freshly picked tea."

Han Sanping filled two cups with tea and gestured for Tian Xiaole to make herself at home.

"You invited me here not just for tea, right?" Tian Xiaole said, taking a sip.

"Of course not, look, how about this to vent your anger?"

As he spoke, Han Sanping handed over the prepared documents.

Tian Xiaole put down the cup, took it, and looked through it.

Their eyes lit up immediately.

I never expected that this old man, who looked so upright, would be so ruthless and narrow-minded.

"So? Are you satisfied with this arrangement?"

"Satisfied, Uncle Han truly lives up to his reputation..."

Tian Xiaole almost blurted out "old silver coin," but quickly corrected himself, saying:
"If this news gets out, the Wang brothers will be furious."

Thinking about the two brothers' character, Tian Xiaole reminded them:
"Those two brothers are petty and like to manipulate public opinion. If they have any dirt on us, who knows what kind of news they'll create."

"What leverage do I have over you?"

Han Sanping stared wide-eyed, his voice booming, exuding righteousness.

Tian Xiaole smiled and lowered her head to drink her tea.

"What's with that look on your face? You don't believe me, do you?"

Han Sanping got anxious and pointed at Tian Xiaole, questioning her.

"I definitely believe Uncle Han; he won't be blinded by the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry."

Tian Xiaole shook her head, refusing to admit it.

I haven't heard anything about Lao Han messing around with female celebrities, but with Yu Dong as his lackey, if he really wanted to have some fun, he could do it very discreetly.

If this kind of wicked idea were to spread, a whole host of female celebrities would be lining up.

Even a little bit of extra resources would be enough for them to make progress.

"I think the trailer for 'Painted Skin' looks great; it's time to choose a date for the premiere."

Han Sanping got down to business.

"You should talk to Lao Tian. I estimate I'll be going to Hollywood in a few days to oversee the post-production of [Speed ​​Chase]."

"Alright then, please let me know the release date of this movie as soon as possible so I can adjust the release dates of other films."

"Let's release it as scheduled. The movie is aimed at global box office, so we're not worried about breaking even."

Arbitrarily adjusting other videos can easily lead to gossip.

After considering it for a moment, Tian Xiaole realized that the domestic box office was not going to be very high, and there was no need for people to gossip.

"I don't care about my reputation. The Americans have complained to the WTO, and I'm still doing fine."

Han Sanping leaned back and said with an air of domineering arrogance.

"I'm scared. As a Palme d'Or winner director, I still have some dignity."

Tian Xiaole gave him a way out, after all, he had previously said he would take care of the movie.

Han Sanping wasn't stubborn, and immediately nodded in agreement.

The two chatted for a while, drank two pots of tea, and Tian Xiaole took a few packets of tea leaves before sauntering away.

My stomach was full of tea.

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No sooner had Tian Xiaole left than China Film Group's announcement came out.

A Hollywood Marvel blockbuster has been released, scheduled for the end of April.

Iron Man!
The movie will be released on the 30th, so it won't have much impact on "Painted Skin," which will be released on the 15th.

"What does Han Sanping mean? Doesn't he have any shame? He's already taking sides."

Wang Zhonglei roared in his office, his eyes filled with malice.

"It's not that simple, he's targeting us."

Seeing his brother's outburst, Wang Zhongjun said calmly.

"Why is he targeting us when he has nothing better to do?"

"There are no wrong nicknames, only wrong names. Why does everyone call him Zuo Shandiao? It's because he wants to meddle in everything."

"I didn't bring China Film Group with me in 'The Forbidden Kingdom,' and he holds a grudge against me."

Wang Zhongjun exhaled a smoke ring, his emotions clearly not as calm as they appeared.

However, I feel powerless against Han Sanping's lack of martial ethics.

"Brother, how about we change the release date? We're caught in the middle with 'Painted Skin' first and this Hollywood blockbuster second..."

Wang Zhongjun glanced at his silly younger brother. If Huayi Brothers could decide the release date, they would have put it in the Lunar New Year season long ago.

The release date was set by Lionsgate to coincide with a simultaneous global release.

The premiere invitation for "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon" was sent, and Tin Siu-lok asked Chan Chi-hei to attend.

He's getting ready to fly to Hollywood.

Tang Yan is about to give birth; it would be too much of a beast not to go and be with her.

Even if he didn't want to go, the old lady doesn't treat her grandson like a human being anymore. She's so eager to hold her grandson that she actually hit him.

On the plane, Tian Xiaole noticed photos leaked from the set of "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon".

Liu Dehua appeared in a white robe and demonstrated a set of impressive marksmanship.

During the interview, when the reporter brought up the photo scandal, all the main actors remained silent.

Upon seeing Wang Jinghua's news, Tian Xiaole sighed and submitted her resignation to Orange Sky.

She couldn't stand being slowly eroded and decided to go out and start her own business.

The assistant was already waiting at Los Angeles Airport.

"Boss, Sister Tang kept insisting on coming to pick you up, and we finally managed to persuade her to stay."

"Well done, here's a bonus for you two."

Tian Xiaole sat in the back seat of the car, with two assistants diligently performing their duties, ensuring that the necessary benefits were still provided.

"thank you boss."

The assistant's eyes crinkled with a smile. Not only did he get paid, but he also lived in a big villa. This job couldn't be easier.

Tian Xiaole smiled and saw a huge billboard on the roadside with a promotional poster for "King of Kung Fu".

Jackie Chan and Jet Li stood on the left and right sides respectively; other actors were not eligible to be on the poster, as North American audiences only recognized these two.

As soon as the car was parked in the parking space, Tang Yan, heavily pregnant, came over, followed by two family doctors.

This was brought in by Tian Xiaole to deal with emergencies.

"Slow down, I'm not going to run away."

Tian Xiaole quickly stepped forward, took Tang Yan's hand, and looked at her round face, feeling relieved.

At least they're carefree, without so many burdens, and can eat and drink as they please.

"Why are you only arriving now? You promised to come earlier."

As she spoke, Tang Yan pouted her little mouth in grievance, wanting to throw herself into Tian Xiaole's arms, but her big belly was in the way.

(End of this chapter)