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Chapter 233 Tang Yan became the envy of everyone in the industry!

The Forbidden Kingdom received very poor reviews in China, with audiences and movie fans considering it a terrible film.

The film boasts top-tier actors; it's the first collaboration between Jackie Chan and Lin Chi-ling, generating immense buzz.

Liu Yifei, one of the most popular young actresses in China, will play the female lead.

Li Binbin, one of the "Double Ice" (referring to Fan Bingbing and Li Bingbing), is content to play a

However, without a top-notch script, it's easy to become a terrible movie, and that's certainly true.

The film's poor reception has affected several of its lead actors to varying degrees.

Liu Yifei was placed at the very front, bearing the brunt of the fans' anger.

Some previously suppressed false information has been exposed again.

He has earned the title of "King of Counterfeit Dresses" for wearing formal wear on multiple important occasions, which are suspected to be counterfeit.

The rumors about her being a "transgender person" have intensified.

She is suspected of having had an abortion during her studies in the United States.

She was "kept" by her sugar daddy.

"Nationality dispute"

"..."

This sudden surge of rumors quickly escalated.

Instead of calling the police, Liu Yifei went on the talk show "Today's Law" to refute the rumors one by one in order to clarify the situation.

The effect was minimal, and a large number of rumors and gossip continued to circulate online.

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The box office of "Painted Skin" exceeded 200 million yuan by the end of April, and its reputation remained stable.

The "200 Million Directors Club" now includes Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Affected by negative reviews, The Forbidden Kingdom's box office performance faltered, failing to break 4 million yuan by the end of April.

This was the first time the industry had witnessed Tian Xiaole's sniping skills, if it weren't for the "Painted Skin" incident.

This co-production by Huayi Brothers couldn't possibly have only this much box office revenue.

In the film industry, it has always been a winner-takes-all situation.

The highly anticipated "Iron Man" movie premiered two days earlier than in North America.

This is the first time a Hollywood movie has been released in mainland China earlier than in North America.

Those in the know understand that this is Han Sanping giving the Wang brothers a warning: those who try to take all the credit will be punished.

The situation for "The King of Kung Fu" in China is very difficult.

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Fan Binbin has been riding high lately, and her reputation as the top commercial film actress in mainland China is growing ever stronger.

She became a VIP guest of major brands, receiving numerous endorsement, magazine, and film offers.

For a time, actresses from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong all had to avoid her.

Of course, there are also those who disagree and are not convinced.

"Sugar" disapproved of Fan Binbin's behavior, even though her sister had starred in an A-list Hollywood project and wasn't as arrogant as Fan Binbin.

Tang Yan, who had been out of the public eye for a year, claimed that she was pursuing further studies to lay the foundation for a long-term career in Hollywood.

People in the industry don't believe this claim; they just assume that Tian Xiaole has neglected him.

After all, Tian Xiaole had been rumored to be dating several actresses last year.

The contempt and ridicule directed at "molasses" suggests that Fan Binbin can only swagger around domestically.

"Ice Pop" is not to be outdone.

To belittle Tang Yan is to say that she cannot shoulder heavy responsibilities and does not have a representative work of her own.

The fans on both sides went back and forth for several rounds, and the topic trended on social media for several days.

In China, the only actress who can rival Fan Binbin is probably Tang Yan, given her role in a Hollywood A-list project.

However, she hasn't appeared for a year, which has caused her to lose many fans, and she doesn't actually have a representative work of her own.

Molasses lacked confidence and gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

After stepping on the "molasses", the "popsicle" becomes even more imposing, with an invincible posture that makes one feel lost and bewildered when looking around with a drawn sword.

No domestic actress can rival her.

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At a highly private hospital in Los Angeles, Tang Yan is in her final stages of labor and is on standby at any time.

Knowing that his days of being able to boss Tian Xiaole around were numbered, he began to cause trouble more frequently.

Tang Yan lay lazily on the bed, playing on her phone and browsing online news.

She would often boss Tian Xiaole around in an arrogant manner, demanding yogurt, fruit, and sweets...

For this last hurdle, he patiently complied, showing great consideration.

The cake, cut into small pieces, was fed to Tang Yan.

"Brother Le, look, my fans all think I've disappeared and keep asking me about my schedule."

Tang Yan handed her phone to Tian Xiaole to show her that her blog's backend private messages had exploded.

Most of the comments were from fans who cared, but some were sarcastic and abusive.

"Fan Binbin is really ungrateful. The movies she starred in are all our projects, and her fans are too arrogant."

Tang Yan scrolled through the comments section and began to vent her frustrations.

Then she switched into dramatic mode, sighing and saying, "Even my own artists get mocked by other people's fans, and nobody stands up for me..."

Unable to bear it any longer, Tian Xiaole reminded him, "I'm not saying you don't have any representative works. Isn't 'Lucy' one? Or are you saying you don't want to act in it?"

Tang Yan shook her head frantically, as if her tail had been stepped on: "This movie is mine, and no one can take it from me!"

Tian Xiaole smiled and fed her a grape: "Want some more?"

"I don't want this, I want a small cake," Tang Yan said sweetly, turning her head away.

She suddenly remembered something, and her eyes lit up: "Brother Le, can I announce the [Superbody] project to the public?"

"Whatever makes you happy."

"Hehe, Brother Le, you're so nice."

Tang Yan casually handed out a "good person" card, then started fiddling with her phone again.

A blog post was published in no time.

"Thank you for your concern, fans and moviegoers. I'm currently studying a Hollywood script, a story about a human becoming a god, which is also my first leading role in a movie."

The accompanying image is the cover of the script for "Lucy".

Judging from the creases in the script, it wasn't a newly acquired script; it had clearly been read many times.

It was late at night in China, but Tang Yan's blog was starting to get lively.

The media on duty began making inquiries from various sources to verify the authenticity of the news.

Well-informed people have already found out from Hollywood that this movie has been greenlit.

Movie: [Lucy].

Genre: Science fiction action film.

Production company: Pangu Pictures.

The production cost was $2500 million, and the only female lead was Tiffany Tang…

A sci-fi action film featuring a one-woman show instantly brings to mind the term "female-centric movie".

The argument between fans of "honey" and "popsicles" has trended on social media.

Tang Yan unveiled a Hollywood-produced project featuring a leading female character, giving a resounding slap in the face to those who said she couldn't carry the show.

This indirectly proves that she hasn't fallen out of favor; in fact, she's become even more favored.

"Honey" has regrouped and is full of confidence, once again posing a profound question to "Popsicle".

Fan Binbin can only work in the country, and even then, he's only acting in projects produced by Xiaole Pictures.

This kind of script is every actor's dream; even appearing in a Hollywood movie is a luxury, let alone a movie with a leading female role.

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When Tian Xiaole saw Tang Yan's blog post, he realized that she had been holding back for a year and was eager to show off, so he let her be.

"Are you happy now?" Tian Xiaole pinched her cheek.

"Well, happy."

Tang Yan said with a bright smile, her eyes crinkling. "Now that you've announced it, I'll have Demonak make the necessary preparations."

"Yes, I'll get back in shape as soon as I give birth."

Tang Yan nodded excitedly. Apart from being a little disappointed that Tian Xiaole wasn't personally directing, she was very much looking forward to everything else.

Tian Xiaole recalled that the current script for "Lucy" had been modified, with some unnecessary plot points changed.

"Those actresses in China are probably green with envy. You'll have a lot of trouble with them later."

"Hmph, I just can't stand how arrogant Fan Binbin's fans are," Tang Yan said haughtily.

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As dawn breaks in China, a new day begins.

But the actresses in the industry aren't in a good mood.

The news that Tang Yan would star in a Hollywood sci-fi action film, and as the only female lead, left them in disbelief.

This type of film is very rare even in Hollywood, and it's surprising that it features Chinese actors.

A group of top actresses in the industry are trying to verify the authenticity of this news.

I feel nothing but envy and jealousy.

I don't understand why it would be Tang Yan.

The only thing that could comfort them was that the project was still pending confirmation from Hollywood.

Fan Binbin looked helpless when he saw the trending topic.

in the country, she can boast about being the leading lady in commercial films, thanks to movies like "The Thief" and "Painted Skin".

But Hollywood's resources were beyond her reach.

He tried to curry favor with Tian Xiaole but received no response. The last time the two had an in-depth conversation was several months ago.

The project "[Superbody]" is undoubtedly Tian Xiaole's doing.

"Binbin, given your relationship with Director Tian, ​​isn't it possible that things are going well in Hollywood...?"

The agent asked tentatively.

Logically speaking, since Xiaole Pictures' projects were all obtained through bribery, Hollywood should also be able to be won over through bribery.

"I've mentioned it a few times before, but I haven't received a clear response."

Fan Binbin shook his head, somewhat disappointed, and said, "If he wanted shares in the studio, I might already be in Hollywood."

Even agent Mu Xiaoguang couldn't understand why Tian Xiaole didn't value Fan Binbin's commercial worth.

Considering Xiaole Pictures' achievements and its collaboration with Hollywood, I feel relieved.

"Brother Jackie Chan is filming a movie and they'd like to invite you to have a cameo role. What do you think?"

"We still need to give our elder brother face; just let me know when you'll be joining the crew."

Fan Binbin rubbed his eyes wearily. Since Tian Xiaole couldn't be relied on, Cheng Long was a viable breakthrough.

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Zhang Ziyi felt a mix of emotions as she watched the news, despite having acted in many Hollywood movies.

But female-centric scripts are different.

The plot revolves entirely around the protagonist, which is the only highlight of the film, and nothing can steal its spotlight.

Such a script also has its drawbacks; if the film fails at the box office, the female lead will bear full responsibility.

Zhang Ziyi didn't care about any of that; he just wanted to seize this opportunity.

After inquiring around in Hollywood through her fiancé and learning that it was a project in the independent film industry, she started to have her own ideas.

In her eyes, Tang Yan was just an ordinary person in terms of fame.

The movie he starred in, "The Night Museum," hasn't been released yet.

She is one of the most famous Chinese actresses in Hollywood.

Zhang Ziyi's fiancé has impressive connections; as one of Warner's shareholders, he managed to get James's contact information.

"In terms of acting skills and status, Tang Yan is not even in the top tier; I am the most suitable."

Zhang Ziyi cheered himself up and then made the call.

"Hello, who is it?"

A man's voice, panting heavily, came from the other end of the phone.

"Hello Mr. James, I'm actor Zhang Ziyi. I'd like to audition for a role in the [Lucy] project..."

beep...

Before Zhang Ziyi could finish speaking, she heard the notification sound of her phone being disconnected, and angrily cursed:
"Damn foreigners."

Instantly, she slapped her forehead, blaming herself for being too hasty and visiting the wrong temple.

The key figure in Tang Yan's success in securing this project was undoubtedly Tian Xiaole.

I immediately found the phone and dialed it, but a message came through indicating that the phone was switched off.

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On the set of the TV series "Spy Storm".

"Xiao Le has really put his heart into this woman."

Gong Li commented with satisfaction that a Hollywood film featuring a leading lady also appealed to her.

She had met Tang Yan in Cannes and knew that her relationship with Tian Xiaole was unusual.

"I need to get this younger brother to tailor a script specifically for me."

Once Gong Li had this idea, she couldn't hold back any longer; it would be even better if it were an art film.

She will reclaim the title of the number one Chinese actress.

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In the film market, "Iron Man" grossed 48 million yuan in its first four days of release.

"Painted Skin" is nearing its end, with its total domestic box office reaching 2.2 million yuan, essentially exhausting its potential.

"Boss, the daily box office of 'Painted Skin' is less than 50 yuan. It will basically be taken off the screen in a couple of days."

"How are things in Hong Kong Island and overseas markets?" Tian Xiaole asked.

"The box office performance in Hong Kong was mediocre, reaching HK$20 million. The performance in South Korea was outstanding, thanks to your influence and CJ's relentless promotion."

With over one million viewers, this is a rare achievement for a Chinese-language film.

Chen Zhixi smiled and offered a compliment, then listened as she continued her report:

"The success of 'Little Life' has exceeded everyone's expectations, translating to a box office of 2 million, in Southeast Asia and other countries..."

After listening to Chen Zhixi's report, Tian Xiaole roughly understood the data about "Painted Skin".

Excluding countries and regions where it has not yet been released, it has already grossed 70 million US dollars.

For a Chinese-language film with an all-Chinese cast and crew, this is a very impressive achievement.

"Boss, several investors want to hold a celebration banquet and would like to know your schedule."

"Then let's do it. Lao Tian can attend. I definitely won't be able to go back."

"Okay, then I'll reply to them."

After reporting on her work, Chen Zhixi talked about the current situation of "Kung Fu King".

"This movie has come to an end. It grossed 120 million yuan at the box office, but the daily box office was less than 300,000 yuan."

Lead actress Liu Yifei has recently been subjected to a barrage of online abuse, and Huayi Brothers has even issued a strong statement forbidding other film and television companies from using her.

"Oh, so they want to blacklist her."

"Huayi has already contacted other film and television companies, and judging from their attitude, that's probably what they mean."

Huayi Brothers is a company that most film and television companies in the industry respect; very few would refuse to give them face.

However, Liu Yifei's high popularity and promising future have blocked the path of many actresses, leading to a tacit agreement within the industry to boycott her.

In mainland China, unless Xiao Le Pictures doesn't hire her, no one in the industry will actually cast Liu Yifei in a role.

The only way out is through the Hong Kong entertainment industry and Hollywood.

"That's interesting. Let's just wait and see them make a fool of themselves."

Pacific Rim is expected to be released at the end of the year, at which time the so-called tacit ban will collapse.

"Then, hehehe..."

Tian Xiaole thought of something and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

(End of this chapter)