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Outside the state guesthouse.

A red carpet stretching for dozens of meters was laid out, and security personnel were stationed every five steps to maintain order.

Dozens or even hundreds of media reporters had already been waiting on both sides, setting up their cameras and microphones.

The invited guests entered one after another, making the lineup resemble a small awards ceremony.

Huang Xiaoming, Fan Binbin, Zhou Xun, Hu Jun, Liu Ye...

Yan Dancheng, Zeng Li, Liu Yifei...

The large number of celebrities kept the media reporters busy.

Immediately afterwards, the directors and their wives walked the red carpet.

Jiang Wen and her husband, Gu Changwei and the seemingly compatible Jiang Wenli, Ning Hao and his wife, Director Chen and his wife...

Zhang Yimou, Lao Tian, ​​Huang Jianxin... and other directors from five generations.

"Am I right? Big-name directors and producers in the industry are all here."

Looking at the people on the red carpet, Cai Yinong said with great emotion:
"Only a movie could have such an impact on such a large scale."

As she spoke, she glanced at Liu Shishi, who was wearing a white dress beside her, and whispered a word of advice:
"When you see Director Tian later, remember to be proactive. He agreed to all the requests you made, which means he has a good impression of you."

Liu Shi nodded blankly: "Understood."

She wasn't sure what Tian Xiaole's attitude towards her was.

We rarely communicate, just exchange simple greetings, but when asked for help or resources, they readily agree.

Logically speaking, if you want to sleep with a woman, shouldn't you take the initiative?
Liu Shishi felt that Tian Xiaole was keeping her at arm's length, neither taking the initiative nor rejecting her.

On the red carpet, film and television company bosses, accompanied by their artists, began to enter.

Wang Changtian led the company's artists onto the red carpet.

Xiaole Pictures hired Enlight Media as the host for its premiere and opening ceremony.

This can be considered a deep collaboration.

Huayi, led by Wang Zhonglei, also included Li Binbin, Huo Siyan, Jiang Yiyan, and Feng Xiaogang.

Shanghai Film Group, China Film Group, Wanda Group, Yinghuang Group...

Lu Zhen led Jing Tian, ​​who was dressed like a princess in a pink tulle dress.

The reporter's camera never stopped flashing, and the flash was constantly going off.

"One day, the movie I star in will definitely have a premiere of that caliber."

Yang Mi silently thought to herself, her eyes revealing her ambition, as she followed behind Huang Bo, Wang Luodan, Zhao Liying, Zhang Li, and others.

A black minivan was parked in front of the red carpet.

Tian Xiaole and Han Sanping got out of the car. As investors and producers, they chose not to stay with the main creative team and steal their thunder.

"Director Tian, ​​as the screenwriter, why weren't you with the main creators?"

Tian Xiaole had guessed that a reporter would ask this question.

"I won't get involved with those four knights."

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There are so many guests here today that they have naturally formed several groups.

The Beijing circle led by Huayi, the Shanghai circle led by Ren Zhonglun, Gu Changwei and others, the Hong Kong circle led by Yang Cheng, and the fifth generation of directors led by Lao Tian...

Many people want to take this opportunity to integrate into their inner circle.

Lu Zhen is the most typical example. He can talk to people in any circle, but whenever he mentions cooperation, he gets brushed off.

Someone like Cai Yinong has no right to try and get close to the top; she can only find a sense of presence in a group of second-tier actors.

When Tian Xiaole and Han Sanping stepped into the venue, the so-called clique instantly crumbled and merged in.

A circle was formed with Han Sanping and Tian Xiaole at the head. The two were surrounded by people, who chatted and laughed.

Yang Mi was glad she made the right decision and climbed into Tian Xiaole's bed.

Directors, producers, and A-list celebrities who were previously inaccessible were now easily chatted with today.

Because she is an artist under Xiaole Pictures, and is slated to become a top-tier actress in the future.

She noticed that Ma Sichun, under Jiang Wenli's guidance, was in contact with a group of famous directors.

Starting on the same footing, having family connections makes all the difference; you get to meet top directors in the country.

As an actress, Yang Mi has no right to go up and say hello.

Outside at this moment.

Two black minivans were parked in front of the red carpet.

As the four main creators of "Now You See Me" came out, the reporters perked up and focused most of their cameras on Tang Yan.

As the host and the only female lead, Tang Yan walked in the middle, enjoying the treatment of being in the center position.

She wore a fitted black unbuttoned suit jacket over a white shirt, and shorts that revealed her long, straight legs.

Wearing black high heels and with her hair tied in a single ponytail.

With a sweet smile, she waved and greeted the fans who were calling her name.

The originally lively venue fell silent for three seconds after the appearance of the four main creators, and everyone's attention was focused on Tang Yan.

Her outfit really stood out from all the other female celebrities present.

"Tangtang, you look so cool in that outfit."

Liu Yifei went up to Tang Yan, took her hand, and her eyes sparkled.

"Thank you, you look beautiful today too."

Tang Yan was very pleased with Liu Yifei's praise and reaction.

"Sister Yan (Tangtang)."

The artists from Xiao Le Film Studio realized what was happening and all greeted their "number one sister".

Many actors felt an indescribable envy upon seeing this scene.

Especially Yang Mi, she just joined the company a few years later, one day she will become the new top star.

Many actors noticed that Chen Hong was chatting animatedly with Tang Yan, occasionally covering her mouth and laughing, suggesting they had a good relationship.

That's the wife of a famous director; she's usually very proud and wouldn't lower herself to interact with actors.

what is it today?
"Why doesn't Xin Xin go to the kindergarten at Beijing Film Studio? They're all in the industry, so they can look out for each other in the future."

Tang Yan smiled politely. Tian Xin needs their care? What a joke!
She explained, "I chose another kindergarten so as not to be disturbed by the outside world."

"You two haven't gotten your marriage certificate yet, have you?" Chen Hong asked tentatively.

Seeing Tang Yan now is like seeing her in the past, when she was heavily pregnant and went to Director Chen to take responsibility.

After getting rid of Ni Ping, she finally took the position of the director's wife.

"Don't be so stubborn. If you make your relationship public sooner, you can rightfully teach those vixens a lesson."

Chen Hong, speaking from experience, shared her wisdom, forgetting that she was also one of those sly foxes.

"Thank you for reminding me, Sister Hong. I trust Brother Le."

Tang Yan said with a resolute expression, "No matter how great the temptations outside are, Brother Le will eventually come home."

Chen Hong sighed. Even if she were twenty years younger, she might not be able to compete with Tang Yan.

Being sensible makes people feel distressed.

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After socializing for an hour, everyone returned to their seats according to the names posted on the labels.

At such a star-studded event, seating arrangements are always the most carefully considered matter. Tian Xiaole sat in the first row, flanked by film company executives and renowned directors on either side.

The second row consists of slightly less established film and television companies, such as Sugarman, Starlight, and Shishiba Culture, as well as top-tier actors like Fan Binbin and Zhou Xun.

All the artists from Xiaole Pictures, regardless of their status, sat in the third row.

Yang Mi is very satisfied with this position; she was previously seated in the sixth or seventh row or further out.

Liu Shishi received the same treatment as other second-tier actors, sitting in seats further back.

Looking up at Tang Yan on the stage, I felt a mix of emotions. Perhaps I could have been more proactive.

The reporters began asking questions.

"Tangtang, this is your third Hollywood film. Do you plan to develop your career in Hollywood long-term? Will you continue to make domestic films?"

"No matter where I develop my career, I will accept any good script."

"Some fans have noticed that you haven't joined any film crews this year. Is it because you haven't come across any good scripts?"

The reporter's words were a bit provocative.

"I have some good notebooks handed to me, both domestic and international, but I want to take a break and give myself a long vacation."

Tang Yan's words made many actors on set envious, and they felt a pang of jealousy.

They'd rather not only give up domestic opportunities, but also turn down performance opportunities in Hollywood—this is the kind of treatment they really want.

Will he appear in the sequel to "The Heist"?

Reporters started setting a trap, trying to find out if there would be a sequel to this movie.

Tang Yan smiled and glanced at Tian Xiaole sitting below the stage: "That depends on when Director Tian releases the sequel."

"..."

The other three lead actors were quite helpless, as most of the reporters' questions were directed at Tang Yan, and they were just there to play a supporting role.

Fan Binbin looked at Tang Yan chatting and laughing on the stage, and he couldn't hide the envy in his eyes.

She shifted her gaze to Tian Xiaole in the first row. Everything Tang Yan had received was due to this man's favor.

The interview is over, and next we'll be showing the movie.

Everyone is eagerly anticipating what kind of movie it will be, given that it grossed $1.3 million at the North American box office.

I heard the special effects are pretty good.

Tang Yan walked down from the stage and, instead of sitting with the main creative team, openly sat next to Tian Xiaole.

This attracted the attention of many people at the scene.
Tang Yan is shameless; she just sat down openly!
Did they win over Director Tian using only these methods?

Many people cursed inwardly, wishing they could take his place.

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The lights dimmed, the movie began, and everyone's attention was focused on the large screen in front of them.

The story revolves around four individuals: Daniel, a poker prodigy; May, a mind-reading hypnotist; Jack, a card-picking locksmith; and Henry, an escape artist. They are recruited by the "Sky Eye" organization to carry out high-profile thefts under the guise of stage magic.

The film features three high-octane scenes: their Las Vegas stage debut, where, under the spotlight, they "remotely steal" €350 million from the BNP Paribas vault, thus attracting the attention of the FBI.

In the second performance, a special show hosted by the patron insurance tycoon, the Four Horsemen transfer the tycoon's account funds to the victims who have been defrauded by the insurance company.

The third act brought a final twist: during their final performance, the Four Horsemen leaped from the rooftop and vanished, turning into a shower of banknotes...

The two-hour movie has a standard Hollywood popcorn plot, but the visual impact is overwhelming, especially the special effects, which are dazzling.

There's no unnecessary preaching; it's a very standard commercial film.

Many directors and film company owners have already started discussing it.

Can the domestic market withstand the industrialized special effects blockbusters of Hollywood?

Looking at these directors in China, they either make period dramas or only focus on art films.

Feng Xiaogang's creation of a disaster film can be seen as opening up a new market segment.

Hollywood's special effects blockbusters are a game-changer for them.

Similarly, the same applies to domestic audiences, who are very enthusiastic about such blockbusters and have had enough of being lectured.

You might not remember the plot, but enjoy the visual experience of this blockbuster.

The only thing that can rival it is the films directed by Tian Xiaole.

Yang Shouchang looked helpless. The box office of "[Online]" after only three days of release was not expected to be high. With the release of "[Magic Thieves]", it was afraid that it would suffer a terrible defeat.

"Add a few more promotional events and let the main cast and crew visit more cities."

Wang Zhonglei offered his advice, noting that Huayi was also one of the investors in "The Informant".

As for "The Great Earthquake," its daily box office is already negligible.

"This is the only way; it's better to lose as little as possible."

Yang Shoucheng nodded helplessly.

Zhang Yimou was very fortunate that when "Under the Hawthorn Tree" was released, "The Thieves" was already in its middle stage. The two films also had different themes, so the box office impact would not be too great.

As the movie ended, thunderous applause erupted throughout the theater.

This is a purely commercial film, with no dull moments, focusing primarily on visual imagery.

"Xiao Le, how much will this movie gross at the domestic box office?"

Han Sanping tilted his head to look at Tian Xiaole, a satisfied expression on his face.

In his view, domestic audiences are willing to buy tickets to support these kinds of special effects blockbusters.

"It's hard to say, but it's definitely over 100 million, and 200 million or 300 million is possible."

Tian Xiaole speculated that "Inception," originally scheduled for release in early September in mainland China, was quietly moved by Han Laotou to the middle of the month to compete with "Under the Hawthorn Tree" in the market. This was seen as punishment for Zhang Weiping's big mouth.

[The Heist] has no competitors within two weeks, so getting a high box office is no problem.

After the premiere, #Tangyan# and #Now You See Me# quickly dominated multiple trending topics and received extensive coverage in the front pages of film and entertainment news.

Under the watchful eyes of all potential rivals, Tang Yan felt extremely satisfied and made a big show of himself.

Of course, many people flattered her and wished her box office success, such as Li Binbin and Zhou Xun.

Artists from Xiaole Pictures posted on Weibo to express their best wishes and help promote the film.

Even those who aren't very familiar with the situation are joining in the fun, such as Zhang Ziyi's Weibo post:

"I wish Tang Yan's Hollywood movie 'Now You See Me' great success. It's a bit of a pity that I couldn't see it right away, but I'll definitely go to the cinema to support it when it's released."

It was a subtle way of saying that they hoped to invite her to the next premiere.

In today's entertainment industry, everyone rises to the top through their own hard work; they have sharp eyes and are very shrewd.

In a few years, those celebrities who are packaged up will all look like idiots.

All signs indicate that Tang Yan has indeed taken over, but it hasn't been officially announced yet.

So, no matter what, it's always a good idea to please this famous director's wife first.

The lavish premiere of "The Heist" aroused the desire of a large number of viewers to watch the movie.

Major cinema chains have begun to urgently adjust their film schedules and screening times.

Throughout the beginning of September, this film was definitely the highlight, as evidenced by the North American market.

Tang Yan spent several days promoting the product, appearing on TV shows, giving interviews, and participating in everything that could help with the promotion.

The higher the box office of "The Heist" in China, the stronger her presence in the series will be; she understands this principle.

On the 30th, the [Magic Thieves], which had been in the works for several days, finally met the audience. (End of Chapter)