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Chapter 230 [Painted Skin] Premiere!

Tian Xiaole held Tang Yan's hand as they strolled in the garden.

I listened as she rambled on about how much she missed me during this time.

A moment later, Tang Yan changed the subject, her eyes sparkling with gossip, and said teasingly:

"The Hong Kong Island photo scandal has been reported in Hollywood, which is a heavy blow to the Hong Kong entertainment circle that has always been high and mighty."

"This kind of scandal is good. It punctures the filter of Hong Kong actresses, and the mainland will have more advantages in casting for big-budget films in the future."

Tian Xiaole was equally gloating.

Previously, due to co-productions, Hong Kong actors were cast as male leads, while mainland actors were cast as female leads.

There aren't many emerging actresses in Hong Kong, and now this incident has happened, with two young male actors heavily promoted by Ying and Wong getting caught in the vortex, which gives mainland actors more opportunities.

"According to what you're saying, at least mainland actors won't be playing just decorative roles like before."

Tang Yan starred in "A Battle of Wits," which was filmed by a Hong Kong crew. Of course, they knew the mainland actors; they were just there to support her.

"Brother Le, you promised me you'd make that movie after you gave birth."

Tang Yan took Tian Xiaole's arm, her big, watery eyes looking at him quietly.

Over the past few months, she has spent her free time flipping through scripts, and she can basically recite the characters and lines from memory.

The more I read it, the more I like it. This is a female-centric script written by Tian Xiaole, tailor-made for her, which is rare even in Hollywood.

"Don't worry, I won't mistreat you. I'll definitely make you a big star."

Tian Xiaole pinched her chubby cheeks and made a sincere promise.

Childbirth is like walking through the gates of hell, so it's only right to treat her well.

"It hurts~"

Tang Yan said it hurt, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile. This child was worth having.

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The domestic film market.

Wang Xiaoshuai's film "Left Right" has been released, kicking off the beginning of April.

The screenplay won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at the Berlin International Film Festival.

The box office performance on the first day was not ideal, only earning 17.5 yuan.

It's basically safe to announce that it's being taken off the screens.

On the 4th, "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon" was released.

Industry insiders believe that with Liu Dehua's influence, the film will achieve good results, and the production company has higher expectations for the box office.

The initial figure of nine million was a huge disappointment.

A new generation replaces the old.

The current most popular star is Jay Chou.

The movie he starred in, "Kung Fu Dunk," grossed over 100 million yuan.

The Wang brothers had hoped that "The Legend of the Dragon" would have an impact on "Painted Skin," but now all their hopes have been dashed.

Lao Tian and his creative team are already promoting the project.

The interview on the movie channel was quite sharp, putting Tian Xiaole's blame on their film crew.

However, these are all minor issues that won't affect public opinion about the film.

We've learned our lesson.

A number of comments suddenly appeared online, expressing skepticism about the movie "Pacific Rim".

Upon learning the news, Han Sanping immediately flew into a rage. This was the investment he cared about most, as it was related to his political achievements.

No one is allowed to smear or spread rumors about this movie.

Immediately silence all major websites and thoroughly investigate whether someone is behind this.

Suspecting that the Wang brothers are up to their old tricks again.

But this time they were truly wronged.

Jing Tian's film "Anaconda" was released and earned more than 70 yuan at the box office in three days before being forcibly pulled from theaters.

Because she starred in Pacific Rim, many netizens have paid attention to this movie.

Seeing Jing Tian's lackluster acting skills, which were like a blank stare, I started to worry about the quality of "Pacific Rim".

Ever since she appeared on the cast list for "Pacific Rim," netizens have been questioning her relentlessly.

Jing Tian, ​​who had no reputation, was assumed to have gotten in through connections.

The failure of "Anaconda" and the expressionless acting have raised questions about Tian Xiaole's casting criteria.

"Tian Tian, ​​stop reading all those messy comments online. It's just one failure."

Besides, acting skills are honed over time.

Seeing Jing Tian sitting in front of the computer, scrolling through online reviews, Lu Zhen gently comforted her.

"I don't care about being criticized, but I'm worried about the negative impact on Pacific Rim."

There was a hint of guilt in Jing Tian's round eyes.

She knew the importance of the Pacific Rim Project, and it was no exaggeration to say that it was Tian Xiaole's life's work.

"Don't overthink it. Don't you trust Director Tian's abilities?"

Lu Zhen comforted her softly, not forgetting to add a sarcastic remark:
"The failure of 'Anaconda' is not your fault. The directors in Hong Kong are not very capable, but they are very good at making boasts."

Jing Tian nodded, recalling Tian Xiaole's serious and meticulous demeanor on set, and inexplicably gained confidence.

Lu Zhen saw this, shook his head helplessly, and reminded him:

"【An Epic of a Woman】filming is about to begin, get ready to join the crew."

Hearing this, Jing Tian frowned slightly. The female lead was Zhao Yanzi, who had been kicked out of the crew by Tian Xiaole, and she was reluctant to play the role.

"Uncle Lu, I..."

Jing Tian wanted to refuse, but then she saw Lu Zhen shake his head and say:

"The contract has already been signed, and filming will begin soon. It wouldn't be good to break the contract."

"OK then."

Jing Tian nodded in agreement. Since Xiao Le didn't like Zhao Yanzi, they would just avoid contact with her.

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Billy Hill Villa.

On the 2-meter-wide bed, Tang Yan snuggled tightly against Tian Xiaole. Before, she looked like a kitten, but now she looked like a little pig.

Round and chubby, with a lazy air about her.

"Brother Le, you don't have any photos of me on your computer, do you?"

Tang Yan suddenly asked a question.

"I've deleted all the photos I took before; I don't have a habit of saving them."

Tian Xiaole shook her head. She had indeed taken photos to admire them before, but deleted them afterward.

Learning from Teacher Chen's experience, I should avoid photography in the future. In case I don't delete everything completely, I should download a backup.

"That won't do. How can you not have my photos on your computer?"

"Is there any need to be jealous?"

"What are you thinking? I was talking about candid photos."

Tang Yan patted Tian Xiaole's shoulder in dissatisfaction. Artistic photos are not out of the question, but it would be best if they could be released to the public.

"Oh~

Oh, these are just candid photos. I'll take some for you when I have time.

Tian Xiaole smiled and flicked her nose.

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The next day, Tian Xiaole went to Pangu Pictures, where James was already waiting.

"Boss, the co-production between Lionsgate and your domestic film is getting a lot of publicity. Film producers are very optimistic about Jackic Chan and JetLi's first collaboration."

"The collaboration between the two is indeed a big draw, but whether it can achieve high box office and critical acclaim depends on the quality of the film."

Tian Xiaole shook his head dismissively and walked towards the post-production department.

"You don't think their collaboration will work out?"

James was surprised; these were two kung fu masters with strong box office appeal in Hollywood.

"I don't think the script is good. Chinese culture is profound and extensive. If you want to make a good story, the Hollywood Writers Guild can't write it."

James nodded in agreement. He had been learning Chinese for some time and knew how difficult it was, let alone writing a good script for a mythological story.

"Boss, post-production for [High Speed ​​Chase] is complete, but the release date hasn't been set yet. What do you think..."

"Let's watch the finished product first."

Tian Xiaole pushed open the glass door of the post-production department.

"Boss, you're here."

Demonac stood up and greeted him.

He was in charge of the post-production of "[Speed ​​Chase]", and knowing that Tian Xiaole was coming to check, he was filling in any gaps.

To make sure he didn't hold back the project, after all, it was a film directed by the Palme d'Or winner himself. Tian Xiaole nodded, sat down on the stool James had brought over, and said:

"Let's watch the finished film."

In its 100-minute runtime, it's all gunfights, emphasizing a clean and exhilarating experience.

The movie ended, leaving the question of a sequel unanswered.

"Let's go with this version."

Tian Xiaole looked at James and asked, "Does Lionsgate have any good suggestions regarding the release date?"

"The summer movie season is good, but the competition is fierce. However, given your status as a Palme d'Or winner director, the film can be released simultaneously worldwide."

James' eyes lit up as he began to look forward to the film's success and to restoring the reputation of Pangu Pictures.

"I'll handle the summer season in North America and other countries, but I have my own plans for the domestic market."

James nodded at Tian Xiaole's arrangement without asking any further questions.

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Domestically.

The promotional campaigns for "Painted Skin" and "The Forbidden Kingdom" are in full swing, almost like a head-to-head competition.

Lao Tian, ​​along with the main cast and crew, toured all the major box office cities in China before returning to the capital to prepare for the premiere.

During the promotional period, Fan Binbin was very accommodating, frequently interacting with fans on site and demonstrating his exceptional affability.

Yan Dancheng was also holding her breath and worked very hard on the promotion, not wanting her old classmate to laugh at her.

To promote "The Forbidden Kingdom," they held a press conference for Asian media in Hong Kong.

Wang Zhonglei's tone was undeniably arrogant, and he even went so far as to declare:

"The film is ready for global release, and any competitor that encounters 'The King of Kung Fu' will be crushed."

After saying that, he didn't forget to elevate his own status.

It is said that Huayi will have closer cooperation with Hollywood and is committed to building Huayi into an international film company.

Reporters in the audience, not wanting to miss out on a good opportunity, asked:
"Mr. Wang, as everyone in the film industry knows, the actors under Xiaole Pictures have participated in several Hollywood projects. Does Huayi have any future collaborative projects?"

Wang Zhonglei maintained his stereotypical smile and answered with a smug look on his face:

"Huayi's future plans are usually confidential, but since you've asked, I might as well reveal some information."

Building on the experience gained from collaborating on "The Forbidden Kingdom," Huayi Brothers plans to establish a film company in Hollywood, engaging in everything from film production to distribution…

The reporters in the audience gasped in surprise. After all that talk, it turned out to be just a PowerPoint presentation.

The meeting ended, and the news spread quickly.

They all scoffed at Wang Zhonglei's words.

People like Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou have both worked in Hollywood.

So far, only Tian Xiaole has succeeded.

Directing "The Shallows" was a breeze, achieving a global box office of over 2 million US dollars.

As for the likes of Feng Xiaogang, let's just forget about them.

Lead actress Liu Yifei was also interviewed by the media, and when asked about the news of signing with a talent agency, she gave a personal answer.

"It is true that a global brokerage contract has been signed with Willie Morris..."

As Liu Yifei spoke eloquently, Wang Zhonglei stared at her with a sinister gaze.

He was completely outmaneuvered by the mother and daughter, and he was seething with anger.

If "The Forbidden Kingdom" does well at the box office, he won't let Liu Yifei go; she'll be blocking the career path of the company's female artists.

If they fail, they will definitely not let her off the hook; everything will be blamed on her.

Making Liu Yifei the scapegoat has turned her into box office poison.

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The premiere of "Painted Skin" was held at the State Guesthouse.

Many well-known actors and celebrities in the industry have come.

There were too many investors, and they were all small companies, so the people who came were a mixed bag.

There are A-list actors as well as third- and fourth-tier artists.

Old Tian's influence was very effective; five generations of directors came to support him.
Chen Kaige has suspended filming of "Mei Lanfang" to return to Beijing for the premiere.

Zhang Yimou only made a brief appearance amidst his busy schedule before rushing back to the Olympic team.

With only four months left since the opening ceremony, he was extremely busy.

Jiang Wen, Ning Hao, Gu Changwei, Jia Zhangke, and others were also present.

Berna, Enlight Media, Yinghuang, 18 Culture, Edko Films... all brought their artists with them.

Especially for Yinghuang, Yang Shoucheng personally led the team, and many of his artists came.

"Hey, so many people came today, where's Brother Le?"

Wang Luodan searched the auditorium with her eyes.

"It'll probably be a little later; Director Tian's timing is pretty precise," Zhao Liying said.

Ever since she suggested playing cards, she had been worried about being called over, but since neither of them had been called over for so long, she felt a little disappointed.

Jing Tian stood in the corner, feeling somewhat out of place; she didn't know many people.

Lu Zhen, who came with them, went off to socialize with those big-name directors.

Han Sanping is always surrounded by a group of people who can decide on a project at will.

"Chairman Han, where is Director Tian?"

Yang Shoucheng asked curiously, explaining that his visit was not only to recommend his actors but also to reboot the Ip Man series.

After this incident, Yinghuang artists suffered a severe blow, and only the launch of new projects can restore public morale.

"Xiao Le went to Hollywood. The post-production of that movie should be finished. He's going there to keep an eye on it."

"[High-Speed ​​Chase]!"
It's a real pity I couldn't participate in Director Tian's Hollywood project.

Han Sanping glanced at Yang Shoucheng, wondering if he was trying to steal the food.

Even China Film Group didn't get a share, so how could Yinghuang possibly get one?

Lao Tian led the main cast into the venue, and Fan Binbin skillfully integrated into the social interaction.

Yan Dancheng had never seen such a situation before. Her previous starring films were all small-scale productions, and there were hardly any people at the premieres.

She could sense that many people were looking at her.

Everyone was curious about how they managed to snag such a bargain.

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In Hollywood, Tian Xiaole was paying attention to domestic news, which was mostly about the premiere of "Painted Skin".

The media gave it high praise for its storyline, visuals, and special effects.

"The film 'Painted Skin' is a fantasy romance epic commercial film, and it is director Tian Zhuangzhuang's transformative work."

"The premiere of 'Painted Skin' was star-studded, with hundreds of celebrities in attendance..."

"Director Tian Xiaole, who has garnered much attention, was absent from the premiere..."

Before the release of "Painted Skin," the box office performance of "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon" had reached its limit.

In just two weeks, it grossed over 50 million, and its daily box office revenue has basically stagnated.

The audience is most looking forward to "Painted Skin" and "The Forbidden Kingdom".

Tian Xiaole was strolling in the garden with Tang Yan when Wen Ziren called.

When her time alone was interrupted, Tang Yan's gaze was deadly.

Tian Xiaole pinched her cheek and answered the call.

"Director Tian, ​​welcome to visit the set. Filming for 'Lurking' has already begun."

"How did you know I was in Hollywood?" Tian Xiaole asked.

"Haha, you Palme d'Or-winning director, you underestimate your fame in Hollywood. Your whereabouts have already been captured by the media."

Well, it turns out that with fame comes attention wherever you go.

Tian Xiaole could explain this outcome.

"I won't be going to the set visit. I'm here mainly for personal reasons. I trust your skills as a master of horror films."

"Haha, horror movie master, I like that title."

Tian Xiaole curled his lip. He was supposed to be the grandfather of horror films, did he really think he had copied so many scripts for nothing?
"Alright, then I won't bother you anymore."

Tian Xiaole hung up the phone, looked up and saw Tang Yan smiling at him, and asked, puzzled:

"Is there something to be happy about?"

"Brother Le, you're so kind of you. You don't even go out to socialize because of me."

Tian Xiaole smiled; this silly girl was too easily satisfied.

Holding her hand, we strolled around the garden. Following the doctor's advice, more exercise would help with childbirth.

Behind me were two golden retrievers, each weighing fifty or sixty pounds, running and playing happily.

(End of this chapter)