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The premiere of "The Treasure Hunter" was held at the Carrie Centre.

The CCTV building is under construction nearby, and its shape, resembling a pair of oversized trousers, is still faintly visible.

The film "The Treasure Hunter" boasts a powerful lineup of investors, including those from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, such as China Film Group, Yinghuang Film Group, and Taiwan.

Several investors valued Jay Chou's influence; films like "Kung Fu Dunk," "Initial D," and "Curse of the Golden Flower" proved his box office appeal.

As a result, Jay Chou attracted the attention of Hollywood, and Sony and Columbia jointly invested in and produced a superhero movie.

Due to the tight filming schedule, I did not attend the premiere of "The Treasure Hunter".

Tian Xiaole, as his good older brother, came to support him.

His appearance drew curious glances from everyone in the room, which was followed by a heated discussion.

It's worth noting that among the films he directed and invested in, only Vincent Chiao (教恩俊) from Taiwan has ever landed a role.

Other actors rarely even get audition opportunities, receiving the same treatment as actors from Hong Kong Island.

"Director Tian, ​​welcome to our company."

"You are……?"

"My name is Wu Dun, and I am the main investor in the film."

Tian Xiaole nodded, looking at the harmless-looking old man, almost fooled by his appearance.

Wu Dun was a member of the Bamboo Union gang, with a tainted past and a history of heinous crimes. Tian Xiaole gave a perfunctory reply and walked towards Han Sanping, who was waving.

"The crew has moved to overseas for filming. If there are any filming locations that they can't handle, China Film Group can negotiate with the local film association at any time."

Han Sanping spoke with great confidence, saying that China Film Group holds the powerful sword of importing films, and any country wanting to enter the Chinese film market has to defer to him.

"It's a waste of your talents to ask you to handle such a trivial matter."

"Haha~ There's nothing I can do even if I want to."

Han Sanping was quite emotional, as he had watched Tian Xiaole grow step by step to where she was today.

After chatting for a few minutes, he was called away. China Film Group is one of the investors in this film, and he will probably have a speech later.

"Director Tian, ​​I've heard so much about you, I'm a big fan of your films."

Upon hearing that sickeningly sweet voice, Tian Xiaole looked up and realized that it could only be Lin Chih-lin, the female lead in the movie.

"Oh, so which movie is your favorite?"

Tian Xiaole looked at her with great interest. This woman had a powerful backer and a constant stream of film, television, and fashion resources.

She once aspired to be a wealthy wife and flaunted her love on various occasions, but at the last moment, she was kicked aside.

Old Guo then married her dance teacher, not only to kill her but also to destroy her spirit, saying she didn't smell of money like some people.

As she got older, Lin Chih-lin married a Japanese man, which has been criticized by her fans in China.

If anyone's going to go, it should be one of our own. What's the point of sending the Japanese?
"I've watched 'A Love Like a Bouquet' at least ten times; it seems to be one of your few romance films."

Tian Xiaole wasn't too interested in that coquettish voice, so after a few casual words, she sent her away.

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Before the movie screening, Jay Chou, who was filming "The Green Hornet" in Hollywood, sent a video, in which he mentioned Tin Siu-lok, saying that he was attending on his behalf.

This surprised many people, who never expected that two people who seemed to have no connection at all could have such a good relationship.

Could we dream of a collaboration between the two?

The movie officially started playing.

It tells a classic treasure hunt and adventure story. Jay Chou plays Qiao Fei, who goes through various adventures with Lin Chih-lin while protecting her, and the two develop feelings for each other.

Mainland actors are still relegated to supporting roles. Chen Daomin played one of the few villainous roles in his acting career, and he wasn't quite so serious about it.

Tian Xiaole shook his head after watching for a few minutes, saying that the plot logic was too chaotic and the backgrounds of the characters were not clearly explained.

The action scenes were overly exaggerated because Jay Chou, as always, was trying to look cool and stylish.

The two-hour movie was filled with blatant product placements, the most inconspicuous of which was a website called Qidian.com.

Tian Xiaole rested his chin on his hand, wondering whether he should acquire it. If he were to write online novels in the future, he could guarantee himself a minimum of 2,000 yuan, 500 yuan more than others.

"Xiao Le, what do you think of the film?" Han Sanping asked, turning to the side.

"Old-fashioned, nothing new."

Tian Xiaole's evaluation was blunt; one cannot blindly praise someone just because they are his younger brother.

"What about the box office?"

"The significance of a film should be greater than its box office success!"

The overall value of this kind of film co-produced by Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong is greater than the film itself.

Shanghai Film Studio produced a movie called "Kung Fu Dunk", and Huang Bo even made a cameo appearance in a few scenes.

"Besides that, of course I hope the movie's box office will be as good as possible."

Han Sanping knew that Tian Xiaole had high political awareness, but he didn't expect him to have such a keen sense of smell.

"Domestic audiences have higher standards now. This kind of old-fashioned script and cheap special effects won't make money."

This movie had a high budget, so it will be difficult to break even.

Han Sanping didn't feel embarrassed at all; the box office was just a bonus.

It wasn't the same for other investors. Wu Dun's Changhong Film Industry had taken out an 80 million loan, but this movie made him lose a fortune.

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The movie "The Treasure Hunter" was released on the same day as "Storm Riders 2".

The highly anticipated premiere of "A Simple Noodle Story" was held today at the Capital Opera House.

Unlike Zhang Yimou's previous film premieres, this one was very "simple".

There was no red carpet or autograph wall; just take your seat.

Although Zhang Weiping's mouth is hated by many, he has a lot of support from filmmakers and media outlets who admire Zhang Yimou.

Especially since it was the first movie he filmed after the Investiture of the Gods.

Zhao Benshan, who had previously contracted a serious illness, made a surprise appearance and became the focus of the entire event. He had a cameo role in the film.

Tian Xiaole had just found a seat and sat down when he was like a lamp in the darkness, always attracting attention.

This time, instead of a young actress, a mature woman showed up.

"Director Tian, ​​how can you sit here? Your seat is in the first row."

"It's all the same to me. Wherever I sit, you still come looking for me."

"It's been a long time since we last met, so I wanted to catch up with you."

Yan Ni gently gathered the sides of her short skirt with both hands, sat down on the empty seat next to him with her large, round bottom, legs together and slightly tilted to ensure she wouldn't expose herself.

Tian Xiaole noticed her actions and thought, "We're so familiar with each other, why does she still have to be wary of him? This is so hurtful."

"I was able to act in Director Zhang's movie thanks to you."

"What does this have to do with me?"

Tian Xiaole thought about it carefully. He hadn't recommended this role, and knowing it was a trap, he wouldn't let her jump into it.

"Director Zhang chose me because he saw that I had acted in your movie, so of course it has something to do with you."

Yan Ni moved closer to Tian Xiaole and said, "Are you really that eager to distance yourself from this?"

"Isn't this a bit too ambiguous in public?"

"Why didn't you say anything when you were pushing hard behind me?" Yan Ni said in a very low voice, still having some sense of shame.

Tian Xiaole smelled alcohol on her breath; how much had she drunk to be slightly tipsy?

Seeing her striking a pose, Tian Xiaole suddenly wished she had a pair of slippers in her hand.

Slapping her on her large, round face would elicit cries of pleasure; she has an M-shaped physique.

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The premiere began, and Tian Xiaole finally got some peace and quiet.

When asked by reporters, Zhang Weiping revealed that the film's investment amounted to no more than five million US dollars, including two million US dollars in copyright fees.

He also revealed that almost none of the actors in Zhao Benshan's troupe asked for payment.

Many people in the venue gasped. With such a low investment, Zhang Yimou's star power alone would guarantee this movie a huge profit.

The movie starts playing.

When the main actors came out dressed in brightly colored costumes, the style of Northeast Errenzhuan (a traditional folk art form) immediately came to mind.

The original film has a serious and tense atmosphere, with the plot unfolding in a series of interconnected events.

Zhang Yimou's film, on the other hand, is filled with dialogue reminiscent of a traditional Chinese folk opera, its jokes are shallow and childish, and the plot twists involving murder are too abrupt.

Why did Zhang Yimou have such a stupid idea to make such a thing? Does he think his position as the national director is too high?
The only commendable aspect was Yan Ni's performance, but even she showed glimpses of Tong Zhanggui's style.

After the screening ended, Tian Xiaole said goodbye and left the scene.

Ignoring Yan Ni's suggestive glances, he was setting off for Australia the next day.

The next morning, Tian Xiaole led a group of people to the Capital Airport, refusing Tang Yan's offer to see them off, and also because her legs were too weak to get up.

On the plane, I glanced at the news, and it was all about three movies.

Jay Chou's popularity is evident; "The Treasure Hunter" earned 783 million yuan at the box office on its opening day, surpassing the star-studded "Storm Riders 2" by 510 million yuan.

However, the two films received vastly different reviews.

The plot of "The Treasure Hunter" is so bad that even Jay Chou's fans couldn't stand it and criticized it relentlessly.

They lack Feng Xiaogang's talent for product placement, yet they've developed the problem of product placement—it's all too blatant.

Seeing netizens continuously giving him 1 point, Tian Xiaole could only mourn for his little brother.

【Storm Riders 2】 wasn't much better; the plot was equally illogical, and the character designs were extremely ugly.

Especially the actresses in the show, who call out "Brother Yun" and "Brother Feng" regardless of the occasion, are somewhat like Jing Tian.

The only thing worth praising is the special effects.

Today's audiences have higher standards. With blockbusters like Pacific Rim in China, they believe that special effects produced by Coloroom Pictures will reach an even higher level.

Film critics gave a lot of praise to yesterday's premiere of "A Simple Noodle Story".

Some say it lives up to Zhang Yimou's reputation, with top-notch color and composition; others say it's packed with jokes, but nobody mentions the actors or the plot.

These people got paid for their travel expenses, so they really worked hard!

Tian Xiaole pulled down his eye mask, ready to take a nap. Last night, he held his ground against Tang Yan's offensive.

Guo Fan was already waiting at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, his forehead covered in sweat.

Sydney's temperature has reached an all-time high, with 40 degrees Celsius in the dead of winter. Who can you complain to?

Seeing Tian Xiaole surrounded by guards, two bodyguards scanned the surroundings to prevent any possible danger.

Guo Fan waved and called out, "Director Tian, ​​over here."

Tian Xiaole, wearing sunglasses, nodded, surprised by the heat; he was covered in sweat.

On the way to the hotel, Guo Fan talked about the crew's preparations.

"The local authorities gave us two days, only four hours each day, and both were in the afternoon to ensure that the filming would not affect tourists."

Excluding the time spent setting up the equipment, there were less than two hours left for filming.

The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are famous local attractions, drawing large numbers of tourists every day.

I was only able to squeeze out four hours because of the great director Tian Xiaole.

"Before filming, let the actors get into the right mindset, so there's no time to waste on getting into character."

Upon arriving at the hotel, he stayed in the presidential suite. The production team had no shortage of funds, and everything was done to a high standard.

Jing Tian lived next door to her in a standard suite arranged by the production crew. She upgraded her room at her own expense and asked Liu Yifei to share it with her.

Two girls ran over to greet me. They were dressed very casually, in shorts, tank tops, and flip-flops, with popsicles in their mouths. They looked carefree and didn't care about their image at all.

"Brother Xiao Le, (Senior Brother Tian)."

"Aren't you two afraid of being photographed by reporters dressed like that? Your fan filter will be shattered."

"I'm just a loser, I don't care about my image." Liu Yifei waved her hand, completely unconcerned.

Jing Tian hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Tian Xiaole glanced at the two of them; Jing Tian had been "corrupted" by Liu Yifei.

"Any more? Give me one."

"Brother Xiao Le, I'll go get it for you."

Jing Tian, ​​wearing slippers, turned and walked away with a smacking sound, as if afraid that Liu Yifei would beat her to it.

The two of them were left alone in the living room, staring at each other, feeling a little awkward.

Suddenly, the door to the walk-in closet was pushed open, and the assistant came out after tidying up the luggage.

Noticing the two of them, and noticing the somewhat ambiguous atmosphere, he quickly lowered his head and prepared to leave.

Clearly, she misunderstood.

"Don't rush, it's so hot today, we'll have popsicles later."

Tian Xiaole broke the silence, and the assistant paused for a moment, as if hesitating.

The next second, she quickly left the room.

"Why is she running away? Senior Brother Tian, ​​are you that scary?" Liu Yifei asked, somewhat confused.

Tian Xiaole shrugged, indicating that he didn't know either.

"Sister Xiaowen, would you like an ice pop?"

Jing Tian almost bumped into her hurried assistant, holding up the popsicle she had brought and asking.

"Ah! You mean this?"

"Hmm! Otherwise?"

"You guys eat, I have to go now."

The assistant covered her embarrassed face, wishing she could disappear into a hole in the ground. She thought...

In this hot weather, taking a sip of something makes you feel good.

Tian Xiaole lay on the sofa without any regard for her image, thoroughly enjoying the view.

Jing Tian chattered away like a little bee, constantly trying to find topics to ask questions, while Liu Yifei occasionally chimed in with a few words.

"The filming schedule is quite tight this time, so you all need to be in good shape," Tian Xiaole instructed.

Footage taken in Sydney shows the city being invaded as people landed on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and several landmark buildings being destroyed.

Meanwhile, the main characters are piloting manned mechs and battling monsters on Hong Kong Island.

The footage shot here depicts the scene after the monster was defeated on Hong Kong Island, when the crew received orders to come to the rescue and found the city in ruins.

This requires post-production special effects to achieve the desired effect.

There aren't many shots of people in the frame, but they really test the actors' ability to perform without props.

Tian Xiaole had been on a plane all day and felt sticky all over, so he prepared to take a shower and rest before sending off the two girls who had nothing to talk about.

The next day, the crew quickly set up the equipment within the allotted time, and the actors performed well.

After Tian Xiaole finished explaining the scene, at the sound of "action," the actors displayed a variety of expressions, including indignation, frustration, and hatred, with all sorts of emotions intertwined.

If you ask why we have these feelings about a destroyed Sydney that has nothing to do with us.

Then I would say, it's too narrow-minded, the scope is too limited!

How can we demonstrate our leading position and the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind without doing so?

This is great love.

So, seeing the devastation of Sydney should make you angry, furious, and blame yourself for not being there in time.

Tian Xiaole wants to create a character who is flesh and blood, and somewhat like a saint.

This differs from the Hollywood propaganda that portrays America as prioritizing the people. (End of Chapter)