Huayu Entertainment: You have been directing for three generations, are you comparing your qualifica

The box office performance of "Aftershock" is like a 100-meter sprint in the final stretch, where the character suddenly collapses and becomes a slime, leaving people feeling quite embarrassed.

After grossing 5.5 million yuan, the film's popularity plummeted, and the market returned to normal.

The ghost shows that used to have 100% attendance and not a single audience member are no longer there.

The box office success driven by the film did not benefit other films.

With the official booking period ending, it's clear who's been swimming naked.

Feng Xiaogang is an interesting guy. When he was working as a graphic designer at the TV station, he was promoted by flattery.

Even after becoming famous, he still maintained the attitude of an ordinary person.

He has criticized reporters, netizens, and movie fans, and publicly questioned the Golden Rooster Awards' selection criteria.

They say they don't care about awards, but when they have the chance to win one, they show a completely different face.

"The Great Earthquake" beat out "Under the Hawthorn Tree" and other films to secure a nomination for this year's Oscars.

According to the rules for submitting films for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, each country or region can only submit one film.

In an interview, Feng Xiaogang thanked the Film Association for the opportunity.
"Since the authorities have given me this opportunity, I will definitely make the most of it..."

When faced with natural disasters, grief is contagious and can be deeply felt. I believe the film "The Great Earthquake" will move audiences abroad...

These words were met with a wave of ridicule online.

"Director Feng previously criticized the Golden Rooster Awards and declared he wouldn't participate in the Oscars, but now he's eagerly running off to them. He's really fickle..."

"The subject matter of a major earthquake is so difficult that it's hard to even get shortlisted; it's a complete waste of opportunity."

"I think 'Under the Hawthorn Tree' is more suitable, after all, it's an art film by Zhang Yimou."

It seems that Zhang Weiping saw this comment from a netizen, or perhaps he had been wanting to criticize it for a while.

He said without any hesitation:

"A film that exploits the suffering of the Chinese people in hopes of gaining sympathy from foreigners and winning awards is simply delusional. If you have that kind of ambition, you should make a good film instead."

It's rare to see netizens siding with Zhang Dapao this time.

It's one thing to abuse privileges domestically, but the rest of the world won't buy it. In the end, it'll be Feng Xiaogang who loses face.

This was the first time Tian Xiaole had agreed with Zhang Dapao.

Whether it's out of wishful thinking or a desire for empathy,

Feng Xiaogang and the production company Huayi have overestimated the abilities of foreigners.

Do you really care how much sadness you have or how much natural disaster you've suffered?

The suffering of the Chinese people will not be celebrated or remembered.

But if you're filming their own people, then you have to talk about values ​​and political correctness.

The movie "Schindler's List" tells the story of a squid. Even the name in the novel is written with a slash, which shows its influence.

The Oscar sweep of 7 awards says it all.

In the United States, criticizing the president or burning the national flag will earn you praise as a free country.

But when it comes to squid, even the smallest thing becomes a big deal; it's a taboo subject that cannot be touched.

Zhang Weiping's mouth seems to be so sharp that there's nothing he won't say, and Tian Xiaole also suffered an undeserved misfortune.

"【Under the Hawthorn Tree】is an art film that Yi Mou excels at. We decided to release it in mid-September, since there's another movie with exclusive screenings during the National Day holiday..."

Many film production companies applauded these remarks, finally a heavyweight figure was taking the lead in speaking out.

This prompted production companies that already disapproved of the situation and believed it was disrupting the market to speak out.

The industry instantly erupted into chaos, with everyone discussing the matter.

Many people think Zhang Dapao is too arrogant, without even looking at what kind of movie "The Photo Studio" is.

Netizens are all waiting to see a good show, since Tian Xiaole has never lost a verbal battle; his record is well-documented.

The two major director camps in the industry have clashed, leaving actors and stars in the industry silent, fearing they might be caught in the crossfire.

To be honest, Tian Xiaole couldn't understand what was wrong with Zhang Weiping, that he dared to try and extort money from him.

Moreover, they also criticized China Film Group and the State Administration of Radio and Television, acting as if they couldn't stand anyone.

The bureau ignored the complaints and instead announced a new project, "The Founding of an Army".

Compared to "The Founding of a Republic," this movie's cast is much weaker.

·······
"Xiao Le, Lao Zhang has a loose tongue, don't take it to heart."

Zhang Yimou called to defend Zhang Dapao, who had made irresponsible remarks.

"I also oppose this kind of forced private screening, but this film has a special subject matter, and I hope that more people can see it..."

The Nanjing photo studio will definitely book the entire venue, even if Tian Xiaole objects, it won't matter, and he also supports this type of subject matter.

Zhang Dapao can criticize "private screenings," but if he dares to question the content of the film and speaks without thinking, Tian Xiaole needs to give him a history lesson.

"I'll keep an eye on Lao Zhang and make him shut up."

Zhang Yimou changed the subject and talked about his new film that is currently in preparation.

That's right, while "Under the Hawthorn Tree" is still in post-production, they are already preparing for a new film.

Zhang Yimou's creative energy is truly a mystery.

"Inspired by you, I'm preparing to make a film about Nanjing."

It seems that the poor reception of "A Simple Noodle Story" made Zhang Yimou feel that making "Under the Hawthorn Tree" was not enough to guarantee success, and that he needed a work that combined artistic merit with industrial scale.

At the same time, the combination of war epic and exploration of human nature aligns with the preferences of international film festivals, making it a contender for awards.

"We should film more of this kind of historically significant history so that more people can understand it."

Zhang Yimou's new film is adapted from Yan Gelin's novel. While taking into account commercial appeal, it will also tell the story from a Western perspective in order to cater to the international market.

Essentially, it's just a commercial film that tells this story.

Tian Xiaole's film "The Photo Studio" uses a historical narrative and a semi-documentary format to present the story directly.

"You've collected a lot of historical materials before, could I borrow some?"

Zhang Yimou is somewhat envious of Tian Xiaole's influence among young people; a single Weibo post can gather a large amount of historical material.

Although he can rally support, he certainly doesn't have that much influence.

"Of course, I'll have someone deliver it to you."

········
While everyone was waiting for Tian Xiaole to retaliate, Zhang Dapao quietly retracted his previous statement.

In a media interview, he changed his tune, saying, "Films with special historical themes deserve to be seen by more people, and the government should support them..."

The stark contrast between Zhang Dapao's behavior before and after has netizens exclaiming, "Wow!"

I was waiting to watch the drama unfold, but I didn't expect them to back down so quickly.

"If Zhang Dapao had reacted any slower, he would have been dealt with."

Hearing Han Sanping's words, Tian Xiaole could imagine the expressions on the faces of the bureau leaders.

His mere presence is enough to give anyone a headache.

Considering his achievements and awards, people turned a blind eye.

But what is Zhang Dapao?
Thanks to Zhang Yimou, he can speak so recklessly.

Criticizing directors and film company owners within the industry is one thing, but they don't have much influence anyway.

But if you question the bureau, then cleaning up is just something that happens by chance.

"He's offended too many people with his mouth. If anything happens to him in the future, he'll definitely be the target of everyone's criticism."

The nickname of the guy opposite me, Zuo Shandiao, was given to me by Zhang Dapao.

Han Sanping's phone call only mentioned Zhang Dapao incidentally; the main topic was the premiere of "The Heist".

"Besides attending the premiere, could the main cast and crew do some promotional tours in a few more cities?" "Of course, the actors have their own business to support them."

With the domestic market so good right now, Fox would love for its actors to be like donkeys, able to run around in box office hotspots.

········
As the month drew to a close, after "Aftershock" grossed 6.3 million yuan, its daily box office revenue was only a few hundred thousand yuan.

By the time the extension key is reached, there will probably be no box office revenue.

The media and industry insiders have stopped mentioning the second Chinese-language film to break the 10 billion yuan box office mark.

But Huayi and its investors have already made a fortune.

An overseas call came in.

"Boss, Now You See Me has been released in North America. Fox just gave me the data, and I'm reporting to you immediately."

"Tell me, how much did it gross?"

"1.3 million US dollars is a very impressive result. Fox is very satisfied. If nothing unexpected happens, they will urge Fox to write the script for the sequel when they go to the premiere in China."

This score is slightly higher than the original version.

However, it's easy to understand.

With Tian Xiaole as the screenwriter, it generated a lot of buzz, and being produced by Fox, the special effects and visuals are even more spectacular.

"Boss, I'll give you a detailed report on my work when we go to China. I need to sleep now, otherwise I'm afraid I'll die suddenly and won't be able to work for you anymore."

James yawned and said wearily.

Tian Xiaole's first reaction was disbelief. He was a well-known night owl, and should have just finished attending a party at this hour.

"You're a well-known party dance king, shouldn't you be at a cocktail party right now?"

"Boss, let me explain, I did all this for work..."

"No need to explain, just do your job well, I don't care about anything else."

In a place as alluring as Hollywood, anyone who can resist temptation is definitely not normal.

Especially since James is also the manager of an independent film company, how many aspiring stars dreaming of becoming famous overnight would flock to him?

Tian Xiaole didn't care about any of that. His bottom line was very low; as long as he wasn't as inhuman as Weinstein, it was fine.

The following day, the Hollywood report was reprinted by domestic media, causing another sensation.

"Hollywood news: The crime action film 'Now You See Me' has grossed $1.3 million in its first month in North America, already recouping its production costs..."

As the film's popularity grows, more and more related reports are emerging, and netizens are beginning to look forward to its domestic release.

As the publicity campaign gradually unfolded, major cinemas began displaying movie posters.

The lead actor, dressed in a suit, exudes confidence, while the words "NOWYOUSEEME" in the background highlight the film's magic theme.

Among them, Tang Yan stood particularly close to the front, wearing a black suit that revealed her long, slender legs.

This sparked another discussion among netizens, who pointed out that Tang Yan's role was far from minor.

The poster wasn't specially made to cater to the domestic market.

This poster was also used in North America and other countries where the film was released.

Two days later, at Beijing Capital International Airport.

Led by William, the team leader from Fox, the core creative team of "The Thieves" landed in the capital.

The lead actors are not well-known in the country, so there was no overcrowding of fans.

But the media who were staking out the area knew the group.

I wanted to go up and interview them, but China Film Group had already made arrangements and took them to the hotel as soon as they arrived.

"The crew of 'Now You See Me' landed in the capital at 10:00 AM."

·······
China Film Group held a welcome banquet, where Tang Yan reunited with the film crew, but screenwriter Tian Xiaole did not show up.

"Tang, as the host, you have to be our guide so we can properly explore this ancient and civilized country."

Jesse Eisenberg sat on the sofa, his eyes filled with longing as he spoke.

He is the absolute protagonist, the leader of the Four Horsemen, and also the most famous among them.

"If you have enough time, I can take you to experience beautiful scenery and delicious food."

The banquet, arranged by China Film Group, was a lively affair, with Han Sanping serving as the host.

"Tang, why isn't Tian here?"

William then realized that the target of this mission had not appeared.

"Director Tian is busy with work, so he will attend the premiere."

Tang Yan relayed Tian Xiaole's words: "If Mr. William wants to discuss the sequel script, we can schedule a time to talk in detail."

Upon hearing this, the main actors at the main table all looked over.

The success of "The Magic Thieves" gave them a signature work, and it was even a retirement fund.

Han Sanping was also unsettled; this series of collaborative projects were all political achievements…

At the same time, he gave Tang Yan a meaningful look, indicating that she was more than just a mouthpiece.

“I’ll arrange to meet in the next few days,” William said, raising his glass.

That evening, numerous photos of the dinner party were leaked online.

Tang Yan beamed with a radiant smile, chatting and laughing with the main creative team, making even the notorious bandit leader Zuo Shandiao seem like a mere foil.

Actresses in the industry felt a mix of emotions when they saw Tang Yan looking so carefree in the photos on Weibo.

Only the word "envy" can express such complex feelings.

········
27 number.

For the premiere of "Now You See Me", Han Sanping chose the State Guest House.

The film and television news these past two days have all been reporting on this matter.

Chen Zhixi and her team, in coordination with China Film Group, arrived at the venue early to greet the guests.

Tang Yan wasn't wearing a formal dress today, but rather a black tailored casual suit with shorts that showed off her long legs, and black high heels with red soles.

Her high ponytail gave her a dashing, youthful, and beautiful look.

"Brother Le, can't I come with you?"

Tang Yan pouted, looking like a wronged little wife, which was completely out of place with her outfit.

"You're the lead actor, you should walk the red carpet with the main cast, what's the point of walking with me?"

"Isn't it because you don't have a female companion?" Tang Yan said, linking her arm with Tian Xiaole's and blinking her big eyes. "If you won't let me be with you, then you can't find a female companion either."

"Little Tang, you're quite domineering."

Tian Xiaole pulled his hand away and said sarcastically, "I can do without a female companion, but I can't control if a female companion comes to see me."

"Brother Le, you...you're bullying me."

"Alright, I'll go with Old Man Han later, are you satisfied now?"

Tian Xiaole pinched Tang Yan's pouty cheeks, and the latter smiled, revealing two adorable dimples.

"Sister Yan, it's time to go," the assistant came in and reminded her.

Tang Yan needed to go to the hotel first to meet up with the main cast and crew, and then they would head to the red carpet together.

"Brother Le, you'd better remember what you said."

Before leaving, Tang Yan didn't forget to remind him.

Today is her day; she can't let some other vixen steal her thunder. (End of Chapter)