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27 number.

A rare sight of fine weather.

Outside the Beijing Film Studio, hundreds of media outlets from various fields gathered, their cameras and lenses packed tightly together.

Many foreign media outlets, seeing the significant promotion of "Universal Circus" overseas, are also eager to obtain firsthand information.

The guests attending the premiere today were all taken aback when they arrived at the venue.

The entrance gate is the same ocean whirlpool from the first trailer, with two enormous monsters revealing sharp claws and ugly heads.

Liu Dehua was the first to enter, and he looked around at the uniquely designed venue.

Entering the vortex felt like traversing a wormhole deep in the ocean, stepping into another world.

The walls on both sides of the corridor are made of LED screens, which gradually light up as guests walk by.

The surrounding scenery is filled with planets, making you feel as if you are in the universe.

Liu Dehua's eyes suddenly lit up as he entered the venue. Two enormous steel mechs stood on either side of him. His eyes flashed, and he emitted a mechanical voice:

Welcome to the Rim of the Pacific!

He was startled by the sudden sound. Looking at the mecha that was more than 3 meters tall, his true nature as a man was revealed, and his eyes gleamed with excitement.

Guests were constantly arriving on the red carpet at the entrance, with cars stopping and leaving one after another.

The media's flashbulbs never stopped, constantly flashing. They were photographing the guests present today; even large award ceremonies haven't had such a complete lineup.

Cheng Long, Leung Ka-fai... Fok Man-hei brought along artists from Yinghuang Entertainment, including Nicholas Tse and Asa...

Without exception, everyone curiously examined the design of the entrance, making one unconsciously feel as if they had entered the storyline of "Pacific Rim".

Xie Nan and Liu Yan, both under Enlight Media.

Led by Beijing Film Academy President Zhang Huijun, the team included Wang Jinsong, Xie Xiaojing, Cao Baoping, and others.

Chen Kaige and Chen Hong, a married couple, with young Arthur.

Tian Zhuangzhuang led the cast, which included five generations of actors such as Zhang Yimou, Wei Jianxin, Li Shaohong, and Gu Changwei.

"I heard that this venue was designed by Xiao Le, and it is indeed very innovative."

As Zhang Yimou watched the lights gradually come on, he thought of his peak moment: the Olympic opening ceremony.

Old Tian said with a smile in his eyes, "He just likes to do weird and unusual things."

"Old Tian, ​​now that you've got awards and box office success, when are you going to get Xiao Le to write me a script?"

Li Shaohong and Lao Tian were the closest of friends, and they spoke very casually to each other.

"A good script isn't easy to write; it depends on inspiration."

Old Tian gave a perfunctory answer, not daring to agree casually, while his old classmates around him were all eyeing him with greed.

Zhang Yimou, in particular, has a pair of deep eyes, and it's hard to tell what he's thinking.

Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, Jia Zhangke, Wang Xiaoshuai, Gao Qunshu, Jiang Wei, Ning Hao...

The Wang brothers from Huayi Brothers led their artists onto the red carpet.

Li Binbin, Zhou Xun, Deng Chao, Wang Baoqiang, Fan Wenfang, Duan Yihong...

Wang Jinghua, along with her artists Chen Daomin, Xia Yu, Dong David, Li Xiaolu...

Gong Li, Fan Binbin, Gao Yuanyuan, Yan Dancheng, Qin Lan...

Those who received the invitations, whether they were film and television companies, talent agencies, directors, or actors, all came.

The premiere was broadcast live on Leyu Weibo, and the number of viewers kept breaking records.

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Tang Yan, acting like a big sister, led Huang Bo, Luo Jin, Wang Luodan, Dong Xuan, Shu Chang, and Zhao Liying onto the red carpet.

No one else objected, and they voluntarily fell behind by half a step.

"There are so many reporters."

"Apart from Cannes, this is the most media I've ever seen."

The group waved to the cheering fans while whispering amongst themselves.

The high box office and positive reviews of "Night at the Museum" have brought Tang Yan and Huang Bo, the lead actors, back to China, making them the focus of media attention.

The media on both sides of the red carpet were frantically pressing the shutter button.

Several film production companies, including Han Sanping, Ye Ning, Wang Changtian, and Yang Shoucheng, made an appearance.

The red carpet portion is coming to an end.

Several black cars stopped, and the staff opened the car doors. A long leg stepped out first.

Tian Xiaole wore a fitted black suit and sported a trendy hairstyle.

After everyone in the crew got out of the car, they all gathered around.

Tian Xiaole walked at the front, with Li Xuejian, Ge You, and Chen Baoguo beside him.

Half a step behind: Hu Jun, Liu Ye, Liu Yifei, Huang Xiaoming, Jiang Wu, Jing Tian, ​​Zhang Hanyu.

Guo Fan and Lu Yang, who were assistant directors, were at the very back of the line.

Jing Tian was a little nervous. It was the first time she had seen such a scene, and it was also the first time she had walked the red carpet with Tian Xiaole.

Looking at the broad and upright figure in front of me, my eyes sparkled, and my mind wandered to some embarrassing scenarios.

At this moment, the pink off-shoulder dress has transformed into a pure white wedding gown, with a veil on her head, and the couple is surrounded by their family and friends.

"Tian Tian, ​​watch your expression, we're taking a picture."

Liu Yifei's reminder brought Jing Tian back to her senses, and the flashing lights from the media made her squint.

As they entered the venue through the passageway, the screens that lit up on both sides of the aisle caught their attention.

It showcases galaxies that demonstrate the existence of the universe, as well as known wormholes.
People walking in the passageway felt as if they were about to be swallowed up.

"Sissi, do aliens really exist?"

"Not necessarily. After all, the universe is so vast, and there are many areas that we cannot explore."

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Upon entering the venue, two mechs based on the movie characters emitted a mechanical voice: "Welcome to the Pacific Rim Universe!"

"These are miniature versions of the [Flame Fangs] and [Red Whirlwind]!"

"The physical model is so cool."

Hu Jun's eyes gleamed as he looked at the stunningly beautiful woman. He reached out and touched the outer casing, feeling the coldness of steel.

"Director Tian, ​​I'd like to discuss something with you. Could you sell me this mecha suit?"

"We don't sell the big ones, but we can sell you the smaller ones over there."

Following the direction Tian Xiaole pointed, Hu Jun saw a red mecha, over a meter tall, surrounded by a group of people.

Huang Xiaoming and the others, who were a step behind in speaking, then noticed that a smaller version of the mecha was displayed in the venue, and the guests were all watching it.

They then noticed that the layout of the venue resembled that of a futuristic city.

Science fiction elements were everywhere, filling the huge venue.

At this moment, everyone on the scene noticed Tian Xiaole and other members of the film crew.

"Director Tian, ​​I wish you great box office success."

"Director Tian, ​​this setup is so cool."

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The seating arrangement was as meticulous as ever.
The first and second rows were reserved for officials from China Film Group, the Film Bureau, and other government agencies, as well as a host of film companies and renowned directors.

The third and fourth are A-list actors and stars, such as Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Gong Li, and Leung Ka-fai.

At a glance, half of the actors are from Xiaole Pictures, including Tang Yan and Huang Bo.

Everyone took it for granted, having already achieved both the required skill and fame.

Tian Xiaole led the main cast onto the stage, first playing behind-the-scenes videos recorded during filming.

Then the actors recounted interesting anecdotes from the filming process.

"It was summer when we were filming, and it was very hot wearing the tight-fitting special effects suit. After filming a scene, my clothes were soaked with sweat."

Hu Jun recounts an experience that differs from traditional filming.

“Filming science fiction movies is indeed very different from our traditional filming. Eighty percent of the scenes can be completed in the studio.”

Liu Ye, Huang Xiaoming, Jiang Wu, and others shared their feelings one after another.

When it came to Liu Yifei's turn, a reporter suddenly asked, "Yifei, you haven't been on set for a year. There are rumors that you've been blacklisted by Huayi Brothers. Is that true?"

The Wang brothers, sitting in the audience, looked grim. If this had been discussed openly, they would have been branded as bullies at Huayi.

Others enjoyed watching the show, and some even participated.

"I didn't join the crew because I needed to stop and recharge. It wasn't a so-called ban; those are all rumors."

As you know, the rumors about me have never stopped.

Liu Yifei answered the reporter's questions with a smile, appearing very relaxed.

When it was Jing Tian's turn, besides her own excitement, many people wanted to know how she got the role.

"I am very grateful to Director Tian for giving me this opportunity, but I also have some complaints about him."

Everyone was surprised by these words.

Why are you complaining about being cast in such a big production?
Jing Tian continued, "Filming a blockbuster like Pacific Rim for my first movie has raised my psychological threshold to an unprecedented level. It's inevitable that when I film other movies in the future..."

Lu Zhen sat below, slapping his forehead in exasperation. This outspoken, silly girl—who would dare hire her for acting after saying something like that?

Tian Xiaole quickly took the microphone and smoothed things over: "A successful film is one that tells a good story; don't be too fixated on big scenes."

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Cultural and artistic performances are an essential part of the program.

Jane Zhang took to the stage and sang three songs in one go.

Singers such as Han Hong, Ying Zi, and Han Lei took to the stage to perform.

Jay Chou not only sang the promotional song, but also sang all the popular songs, and only then did Tian Xiaole let him go.

Next came performances by several song and dance troupes from the capital.

All of this was arranged by Han Sanping, because Tian Xiaole did not intend to screen the movie at the premiere.

After the cultural performances, it's time for the cocktail party.

Tian Xiaole found Han Sanping surrounded. Seeing that the two big shots were having a conversation, the group of people wisely moved away.

"Uncle Han, I'll lead the team to North America tonight. I'll leave things in China to you, especially the issues of piracy and unauthorized recording. We must strictly control these aspects."

"Don't worry, the Film Bureau has taken the lead and joined forces with the public security department to form a special task force to protect the film from piracy."

Hearing this, Tian Xiaole could go to North America to do promotions with peace of mind.

After the two finished talking, a group of people gathered around again.

"Director Tian, ​​you can't favor one over the other. Don't neglect the roadshow in Hong Kong."

Yang Shouchang, an old man in his sixties, becomes very energetic when talking about movies.

"I'll be going back to Hong Kong Island, but not so soon."

Tian Xiaole led his team to North America first, followed by South Korea and island nations, all of which are important voting blocs.

The Hong Kong Island market is the smallest, so it's last to go.

"Director Tian, ​​are the mechs for sale at the venue? They look really cool, I'd like to buy two."

Jackie Chan was as enthusiastic as ever, and his big nose was very noticeable when he smiled.

"If Brother Jackie Chan likes them, then pick two. They can help me with publicity. They're exactly the same mechs, and they'll be available for sale when the movie is released."

"Related products!"

The people present were all big names in the film and television industry, and they immediately realized that these mechs were not just for show, but also served as a form of publicity.

If a movie's merchandise sells well, it becomes a long-term business and the most profitable product.

Soon, the news that the mechs at the event were available for sale reached today's guests.

Whether it's to show off in front of Tian Xiaole or because they genuinely like her.

In a short time, all thirty mechs displayed in the venue were reserved.

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The premiere is over, and news about it is already being updated online.

"The premiere of Pacific Rim was unique, as if we were in the future of technology."

"The Pacific Rim is packed with big names, the event is star-studded..."

Liu Yifei denies rumors of being blacklisted by Huayi Brothers...

"The same Jaeger as in Pacific Rim is coming soon..."

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Tian Xiaole saw the news on the plane; the premiere was a great success.

Whether it's the eye-catching venue setup or the overwhelming publicity, it's enough to effectively stimulate the audience's desire to watch the movie.

Everyone is waiting for the first day of the Lunar New Year for the movie to be released.

The first-class cabin was unusually quiet. The main cast and crew were all exhausted and conserving their energy, waiting for the next round of promotional arrangements.

The older actors, Li Xuejian and Ge You, as well as those with fewer scenes, did not attend.

Upon landing in Los Angeles, James was picked up by Lionsgate staff, and he also brought his own people.

"Boss, would you like to change to a quieter hotel?"

"No need, just make arrangements together."

On the way to the hotel, James gave a work report.
Lionsgate has been very proactive in distributing the profits from "[Infiltration]", and payments have already been fully completed.

Post-production on [Lucy] is also in full swing, and the company is...

With the support of several horror films, Pangu Pictures' annual profits were staggering, not to mention the subsequent revenue sharing from DVD rentals and sales.

"Good job, you'll get a generous year-end bonus," Tian Xiaole praised. You have to feed a horse if you want it to run.

James looked like he was about to cry. He had lost most of his stock holdings and his net worth, and the various tax bills were weighing him down. He was counting on this year-end bonus.

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The following day, the premiere of "Pacific Rim" was held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

At Lionsgate's invitation, many people from the independent film industry came, as well as many Hollywood actors and stars.

Tian Xiaole is a Palme d'Or winner; it's always good to have a good relationship with him.

Those who have worked with him, including Blake Lively, Keanu Reeves, Ryan Reynolds, and Scarlett Johansson, also attended in formal attire to show their support.

To the great surprise of the guests, 20th Century Fox, one of the six major Hollywood studios, also sent representatives to attend.

When they saw that the visitor was Sean Levy, many people realized that the blockbuster "Night at the Museum" was a collaboration between Tian Xiaole and Fox.

Many of the guests here today are looking forward to science fiction movies being filmed in countries that are known for their sci-fi deserts and special effects deserts.

The theater was packed to capacity, as Lionsgate had invited media, film critics, and sci-fi fans to witness the film together.

The premiere began, and after a brief introduction by the main creators, the film screening started.

Promotion in North America is definitely not as good as in China, so we have to rely on the people who come to the premiere to win them over after watching the movie and help promote it.

The first scene of the movie.

The underwater whirlpool, like a giant beast that devours hearts, immediately raised the audience's expectations to the maximum.

The destruction of the island nation gives it an apocalyptic feel, with realistic special effects filling the screen.

"I like this movie, I love the big scenes."

"The special effects are so realistic; I heard that Lionsgate helped with them."

The rescue operation on Hong Kong Island, the roar of machinery, the sound of turbines running, made every pore on my body stand on end.

Red paint, silver lines, futuristic weapon design, cold steel texture, full of futuristic technology.

After the two short videos ended, a group of foreigners were not only amazed, but also shouted:

"Oh, we should cherish the Earth and not let aliens invade."

Foreigners love these empty slogans and grandiose pronouncements; Tian Xiaole made the right move.

"Tian, ​​congratulations on making a film that's just as good as Transformers."

"Thank you, Mr. Mike. I'm leaving the film's release to you."

"Of course, Lionsgate has high hopes for this movie, and we have an agreement."

Tian Xiaole smiled and nodded. That old fox Mike Byrne didn't forget to remind him about "Infiltrator 2".

"Once the movie ends, we should talk about the ownership of the copyright for 'Insidious 2'."

"Haha, Tian, ​​use your clever mind, our cooperation can continue."

The old fox reminded Tian Xiaole that the script copyright he had registered had already been filmed.

No wonder Fox was so eager to contact him; they've been keeping the project they promised to work on again in mind.

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I spent two days in Hollywood, and there were events held in New York and San Francisco respectively. These two cities have large Chinese populations, and Lionsgate arranged for the events to be held in Chinatown.

30 number.

Tian Xiaole and his group rushed to South Korea overnight. CJ's people were responsible for picking them up at the airport and arranging their hotel.

Everyone declined the arranged banquet; they were all exhausted and just wanted to get a good night's sleep.

Tomorrow's schedule is going to be another busy day, so everyone is making the most of their time to rest.

Everyone is looking forward to how the movie will perform when it opens tomorrow, including Tian Xiaole.

After all, I made the decision to make this movie on a whim, and so many things happened in between.

This movie is like his child; he hopes it will do well.

It will make him feel proud and give him the confidence to brag when he goes out.

dong dong dong...

There was a knock on the door. Who could it be so late?

Tian Xiaole opened the door, and there stood Quan Zhixian, who was dressed up carefully, wearing a low-cut dress that revealed her fair skin.

His eyes stared straight at him, as if he were a villain who had abandoned his wife and children.

Suddenly everything went black, and the person was already in his arms.

"Oppa, I miss you so much!"

Feeling the soft, delicate body, Tian Xiaole suddenly remembered that she hadn't eaten kimchi in a long time.

He scooped the person up in his arms, hooked his heel, and slammed the door shut. (End of Chapter)