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The Hongqiao Borui Hotel in Shanghai was booked out entirely for the wrap party of the movie "Shoplifters".

At Tian Xiaole's request, all media interviews were refused, and the entire crew ate and drank freely.

Gong Li is a heavy drinker with a very outgoing personality; he kept getting Tian Xiaole drunk.

She said gently, "Xiao Le, if there are any Hollywood projects later, don't forget me. Chinese people rarely get opportunities there."

After thinking about this request, Tian Xiaole said:

"How about this? We can add a Chinese character to the sequel to Now You See Me."

He wanted to take advantage of the honeymoon period between the two sides to train more Chinese actors.

At least when they are mentioned abroad, they are no longer Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Yao Min, or other few other celebrities who are remembered.

Of the Chinese actors who ventured into the US, only Jackie Chan conquered Hollywood and became a true leading man through his own hard work and talent.

Actors like Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, and Michelle Yeoh are only third or fourth-tier actors in Hollywood.

Moreover, there are very few people of Chinese descent, and they also face internal competition.

"Thank you, Xiao Le. I shouldn't have hit you when we were kids."

Suddenly, Gong Li gave Tian Xiaole a big hug.

Her position in Hollywood is awkward. After an A-list project flops, she is rejected by both small and big roles.

Tang Yan, who was not far away, frowned slightly when she saw this scene, but quickly relaxed.

I blame myself for being too sensitive; I actually got jealous of someone like Gong Li, who's at a mother's age.

Ge You came over with a wine glass, easing Tian Xiaole's embarrassment.

Gong Li was dressed very casually in a deep V-neck sheer shirt. When they hugged, her heart was inevitably stirred by the two soft mounds pressing against her.

"Xiao Le, thank you for giving me the opportunity to rekindle my romance with the beautiful Gong. I'll toast you."

Ge You spoke very seriously, but Tian Xiaole found it a bit awkward.

"Old Ge, you're taking advantage of me, aren't you? Xiao Le calls me 'sister,' but you call him 'uncle,' so am I a generation younger than you?"

Gong Li sensed something amiss in Ge You's words and picked up his glass to have a drink with him.

"Hey, Ms. Gong, don't be angry. Let's just talk our own thing."

After listening for a while, Tian Xiaole realized he was the one who suffered the most, and silently left the center of public opinion.

Tang Yan seized the opportunity and walked over to say with concern, "Brother Le, your alcohol tolerance is not very high, drink less."

"Ok, I know."

Seeing Tian Xiaole's nonchalant attitude, she used her trump card, saying provocatively:
"Xin Xin hates the smell of alcohol the most. Don't you want your precious daughter to ignore you?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaole remained silent, quietly putting down her wine glass, as she hadn't intended to drink much anyway.

Today, filming wrapped up, and the heads of each department came up to toast us. We were a little tipsy, that's all.

Tang Yan was pleased to see that Tian Xiaole listened to her advice; she had two trump cards up her sleeve.

At this moment, the assistant came over, covering the phone receiver, and whispered, "Boss, it's Chairman Ren on the phone."

"Ren Zhonglun? Why is he calling at this hour?"

Tian Xiaole took the phone and walked to a quiet spot: "Chairman Ren, is there something urgent that you're calling me so late?"

Haha, I heard you finished filming your movie, so I'm here to congratulate you.

Since you're about to leave Shanghai and haven't even experienced the local culture yet, how about I be your guide for a few days?

Hearing this, Tian Xiaole was a little surprised. Ren Zhonglun was really courteous to people of talent. The chairman of a state-owned enterprise actually offered to be his guide.

In the early days of reform and opening up, the heads of major state-owned enterprises would lower themselves and make connections with people from all walks of life in order to attract business.

Tian Xiaole knew what he wanted: a share of the Pacific Rim sequel.

All I can say is that you're overthinking it; Shanghai Film Studio will definitely not be involved in this project again.

"Chairman Ren, there's plenty of time for sightseeing, so let's skip this one. We have a lot of things to take care of at the company."

We also need to keep an eye on the box office revenue sharing in Hollywood; we'll talk about it another time.

Tian Xiaole made it so clear that Ren Zhonglun should know that the former didn't want to bring up the topic he wanted to discuss.

"Alright, next time you come to Shanghai, I'll treat you better."

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"Brother Le, what does Chairman Ren want with you?"

Looking at Tian Xiaole who had just hung up the phone, Tang Yan asked curiously.

"It's nothing, they just wanted me to stay in Shanghai for a few more days, but I declined."

Seeing that everyone had drunk enough, Tian Xiaole said goodbye and left with Tang Yan.

Back at the rented villa, Xiao Tianxin had already gone to bed early.

Tian Xiaole couldn't sleep tonight.

During the filming of the final scene of "Shoplifters", Tang Yan offered tempting terms.

They say all roads lead to Rome, and Tian Xiaole has now completely paved this third road.

After the last time, we became more and more familiar with each other.

The next morning, news of the film's wrap-up had already been reported by the media.

"Directed by Tian Xiaole and starring Gong Li, Ge You, Tang Yan, Yu Lan, and others, 'Shoplifters' wrapped up filming yesterday."

"Ge You left Shanghai and went to report to the film crew of [Burning Clouds]".

Industry insiders once again marveled at how fast Tian Xiaole could film, completing the project in just over a month.

Tian Xiaole and the old lady returned to the capital first, while Tang Yan and Xiao Tianxin set off later.

If we split up, the target won't be as big.

"Sister Li, I'll let you know when it's time to register for the film festival."

"I look forward to hearing good news from you."

Gong Li waved and walked towards the security checkpoint of the international passage; she was heading to Hollywood.

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Piracy, both online and offline, teaches people a lesson.

Pacific Rim's high box office was due to effective anti-piracy measures and joint efforts from several departments.

After the plane landed, Tian Xiaole first took the old lady home. She hadn't filmed in a long time, and it had exhausted her.

Lao Tian wasn't home because filming for "Painted Skin 2" had already started.

They kept a low profile; they didn't even hold a launch event.

After chatting with the old lady for a while until she went to rest, Tian Xiaole went to the company.

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In the office, Tian Xiaole was reading an email sent by James.

[The Human Project 3] has finished filming and entered post-production, while [Lucy] is scheduled for release in North America at the end of July.

Lionsgate has provided a promotional plan.

Tang Yan's outstanding performance at the museum inspired them.

Otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to promote "Superbody," since Tang Yan is practically an ordinary person in the overseas market.

"The Path to Godhood for China's Sweetheart!"

Sweet! That's a key marketing point for Lionsgate.

After all, Britney Spears, the North American sweetheart, is very popular.

Her sweet appearance combined with her cool action scenes creates a strong sense of contrast.

Tian Xiaole had no objection to this publicity strategy, as long as it drew more attention to [Superbody].

No matter how good a movie is, if no one pays attention to its release, it's all for nothing.

"Boss, this is an invitation to the 'Ip Man' movie from Yinghuang."

Chen Zhixi knocked on the door and came in, saying...

"You can go for me, I've been too busy lately."

Tian Xiaole went there simply to receive flattery and to find ways to send him various female celebrities.

The entertainment industry in Hong Kong is still too pure.

"Wang Jing has already taken the special effects for 'Future Police' produced by Coloroom Pictures and is very satisfied with the results."

"That's really low a standard."

Tian Xiaole shook his head disdainfully. With a budget of 30 million for special effects, how good could a movie marketed as science fiction be?

"This is the project plan from 'Coloroom,' but the investment is too large, so I haven't dared to make a decision."

Tian Xiaole took the project proposal from Chen Zhixi. He had previously said that those machines and equipment should not be left empty as decorations.

There aren't many films in China that require special effects, so we can develop in the direction of animated films.

Looking at the several-page schedule, Tian Xiaole knew that Yi Qiao had done a lot of research during this period.

Two Tsinghua University students created a short film called "Big Fish & Begonia" and, after winning an award, wanted to expand it into a feature film.

The script was written, but the project was put on hold due to insufficient funding.

In his business plan, Yi Qiao expressed his intention to invest in this project as a trial project for "Color Strip House".

They're incredibly bold, asking for a production cost of 20 million right off the bat.

It must be said that he had a good eye; Tian Xiaole approved the project.

"Let Yi Qiao do it. There's still a blank space for animated films in China. As long as the production quality is good, there is a market for it."

"Okay, I will let him know."

After Tian Xiaole finished signing the documents that required his personal signature, he inquired about Han Sanping's schedule and then headed to China Film Group.

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"During your time in Shanghai, Lao Ren contacted you, didn't he?"

Han Sanping looked at Tian Xiaole as she entered and said as if she knew everything.

"Yes, they looked for me several times, and when I left, they even tried to persuade me to stay a few more days."

"Hmph, he's still not giving up on the Pacific Rim project. Don't fall for his sweet talk."

Han Sanping earnestly reminded him that when the project was initially seeking investment, Shanghai Film Group was the first to back out, something he had always remembered.

"It's impossible for him to join this project, don't worry about that."

Hearing Tian Xiaole say this, Han Sanping nodded with satisfaction. The two sides had been competing with each other all along.

Investing in a high-impact project is a tangible achievement for any government official.

What movies are scheduled for release in July?

"Anyone want to cut in line?" Han Sanping asked curiously, taking out a screening schedule from the drawer and handing it over.

"You better see for yourself."

Tian Xiaole took the book and flipped through it, replying, "The movie 'Lucy,' starring Tang Yan, has been scheduled for release in North America. I'm thinking of releasing it simultaneously in both countries."

A quick glance at the list shows that "Ip Man 3" will be released on the 8th, and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" on the 15th.

"Overheard," filmed by the team behind "Infernal Affairs," will be released on the 24th.

These three movies are worth paying attention to.

The release of "Lucy" was a week later than theirs, so there was no need for them to withdraw from the schedule.

"Let's just go with number 30."

Han Sanping took the form Tian Xiaole handed back and inquired about the Hollywood project, which was of particular interest to him:
"Let's find a time to sign the contract with Fox."

"Just send someone over there; there's someone to handle things."

"Okay, I'm relieved to hear that."

Han Sanping smiled with relief. With this project finalized, the mistakes made in Nanjing could be made up for. (End of Chapter)