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Tang Yan was very excited and posted several Weibo posts in a row, all of which were to promote the movie.

Other Hollywood production companies that are paying attention to the success of "The Thieves" in China include 20th Century Fox.

With the mainland Chinese film market growing at an annual rate of 25-30%, it is expected to surpass island nations within two years to become the world's second-largest film market.

If the film performs well in mainland China, it will provide other companies with a reference template for whether to include Chinese characters to cater to the market.

In the afternoon, moviegoers' reviews of the film appeared online and quickly increased.

"The whole movie can be seen as a gorgeous illusion. After watching it, you feel empty but very excited."

"Besides being sweet, Tang Yan also has a sexy side—so cool!"

"My feelings were shock, astonishment, admiration, and simply beyond words."

"Anyone who combines crime themes with magic is a genius. The script was written by Tian Xiaole! That's alright then."

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Amidst the constantly refreshing positive reviews, the occasional few negative reviews are not a concern, as they are quickly overshadowed by a large number of others.

Tang Yan sat in the garden, scrolling through online posts and giving likes to those that praised her.

Two golden retrievers were lying at her feet, a truly serene and peaceful scene.

"Mom, I'm back."

Tian Xiaole took Tian Xin's hand and walked into the house.

Upon hearing their little owner's call, the two golden retrievers wagged their tails and came running.

"Oh my, my darling daughter is back."

Tang Yan pinched her daughter's chubby little face: "Take Xiao Jin and Xiao Mao to play."

After sending her biological daughter away, she looked at Tian Xiaole with a smug and triumphant expression:

"Brother Le, netizens are praising my acting and are starting to urge me to make a sequel."

"I think you're just too restless to sit still."

Tian Xiaole lay back in the chair, enjoying the sunshine:
“William has taken the sequel script with him and promised to start the project in the second half of the year.”

Hearing this news, Tang Yan was happy. Being able to film in Hollywood and thinking about the way domestic female stars would look at her at the premiere greatly satisfied her vanity.

"Then I need to prepare well. My fans have high expectations of me, and I can't let them down."

"I've added a Chinese character for the sequel, and I recommend Sister Li for the role. Just make sure her acting doesn't overshadow the rest of the film."

Zhang Li is a scientist with a very obsessive personality. After many years of hard work, she finally developed a drug that can treat all types of malaria.

She thought she had met the criteria for applying to become an academician, but without any connections, her applications were rejected several times, with the excuse that she was not qualified enough.

This fueled their resentment, which was seized upon by criminals who persuaded them to join an organization and create a highly dangerous virus for them...

The Four Horsemen's mission was to persuade Dr. Zhang Li to turn back from the wrong path and to destroy the external organization...

When Tian Xiaole rewrote the script, he drew inspiration from the experiences of Tu Youyou, a great medical academician.

He was only recognized as an outstanding academician after winning the Nobel Prize.

The outside world, major media outlets are already reporting on it.

"Now You See Me" was released today, and the first batch of moviegoers who saw the film gave it high praise..."

"Several Hollywood production companies have expressed interest in the box office performance of their films in China..."

It was still trending on Weibo that evening.

Fan clubs were all posting pictures of movie ticket stubs and selfies of the theater, which was packed with people.

It's clear that Tang Yan has many die-hard fans who are supporting her with their actions.

But Tian Xiaole was in trouble. Women often repay kindness in a simple and direct way, so she used all her tricks on him.

Tian Xiaole was woken up early in the morning.

Tang Yan has already taken Xiao Tianxin back from kindergarten. Her skin is fair and supple, all thanks to Tian Xiaole.

"What are you doing so early in the morning?"

"Brother Le, the first day's data should be out by now, have you received the message?"

Tian Xiaole squinted at her phone and indeed received a text message from China Film Group.

"Hey, see for yourself."

I tossed the phone over, turned over, and went back to sleep.

Tang Yan pursed her lips, her face full of smugness. No matter what kind of big director you are, you still won't be able to get out of bed after you turn thirty.

As he was thinking this, he flipped through the information and his eyes widened instantly when he saw the reported data.

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The opening day box office figures for "The Heist" have been reported.

"Written by Tian Xiaole and starring Chinese-American actress Tang Yan... 'Now You See Me' grossed 2570 million on its opening day, showing strong momentum and not losing out to the North American market."

"The success of films like 'Night at the Museum,' 'Lucy,' and the currently showing 'Now You See Me' in China is largely due to the strong box office appeal of lead actress Tang Yan."

"With this film, Tang Yan will firmly establish herself as the number one commercial film actress in Chinese cinema."

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When Tian Xiaole saw the news, he felt that it was exaggerated a bit, although it was indeed true.

It was only later that I found out that Chen Zhixi had bought the press release.

With such impressive results, exaggerated publicity is needed to attract more attention from Hollywood independent film companies.

The more they value the mainland market, the more attention they will naturally pay to Chinese-language actors.

Other artists in the company cannot rely solely on Tian Xiaole to provide performance opportunities.

Tian Xiaole declined to comment on Chen Zhixi's actions, saying that one shouldn't think too highly of Hollywood film companies; ultimately, one must be strong enough to succeed.

The film grossed 7400 million in its first three days.

Industry insiders are saying that, based on this trend, it is very likely to achieve a box office of 3 million yuan or even higher.

The film's overseas box office performance has proven its commercial success, making it a hit both domestically and internationally.

Fox was the first to react and immediately announced plans for a sequel:
A sequel to "Now You See Me" has been greenlit, with the Four Horsemen cast remaining, and a Chinese actor will be added to the cast...

As soon as this news came out, many people came to Tian Xiaole to inquire, since he wrote the script and must have the right to recommend actors.

The most proactive one has to be Fan Binbin.

Because Tian Xiaole had promised her a Hollywood role.

"Brother Le, is this role reserved for me?"

"No, it was something I promised to give to Gong Li."

Tian Xiaole gave her a hint: "As for yours, I'll save [Fast & Furious 3] for you."

Upon hearing this, Fan Binbin felt a moment of disappointment. Although the box office of the two film series was similar, the production company Fox was one of the six major Hollywood studios, making it easier for them to access high-level connections.

She quickly adjusted her mindset and used a joking tone to express her true feelings:

"Then you have to make me stand out, and give me more screen time."

"I'd be happy to have a standout role, but I won't have many scenes. The absolute lead is Keanu Reeves."

It's quite easy to portray Fan Binbin as a stunning female assassin and showcase her figure, given the character model.

Adding scenes is definitely out of the question; we can't let the male lead steal the spotlight. The selling point of this show is the male lead.

After seeing Fan Binbin off, Lu Zhen called immediately. It was obvious that he was calling to find a role for Jing Tian.

"Mr. Lu, Tian Tian can't play that Chinese-American role; her age doesn't match."

"Oh, I see. Then for the third book in this series, we can write about a role that Tian Tian can play."

Lu Zhen is truly dedicated, so he resorted to second best and started thinking about the script.

Tian Xiaole refused, saying, "We'll only consider continuing if the sequel achieves its target rating." Lu Zhen hung up the phone regretfully, then shook his head at Jing Tian.

"It's a pity, your age isn't suitable."

"Then forget it, since it's not Xiao Le Ge directing anyway."

Jing Tian comforted herself with a word and began to flip through the script in her hand, but she couldn't concentrate on it at all.

She starred in the Pacific Rim series and The Witch, and is considered a top-tier actress, receiving many scripts.

Having already tasted the finest chaff, they naturally look down on these dregs.

Lu Zhen saw the problem, which is why he hurriedly called Tian Xiaole.

"Take your time to choose from the scripts that are handed to you; you'll eventually find one that you're satisfied with."

Jing Tian nodded slightly and continued to look through the rubbish in her hands. She couldn't expect to be able to act in Xiao Le Film Projects forever.

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The cast and crew of the TV series "Palace".

"Mimi, you seemed a bit off after coming back from the premiere. What's wrong?"

Zeng Jia could tell that Yang Mi seemed a little distracted after returning. She knew that Yang Mi had ambitions to become the top female star since joining the company.

Seeing Tangyan's resources in Hollywood must have been a blow to them.

She comforted him with sympathy, saying, "Director Tian is too biased. He gives all the Hollywood resources to Tang Yan and doesn't even consider the other people in the company."

"Yes, how could the gap be so big?"

Yang Mi murmured in reply, utterly bewildered. They were both close friends, so why was she not as good as Tang Yan?
Does she know how to suck? Or how to clamp?
She can do those too!

"In my opinion, Tang Yan must have slept with Director Tian, ​​that's why..."

Zeng Jia whispered her guess while observing Yang Mi's reaction.

"Jiajia, you are my best friend, and our interests are aligned. Let me tell you the truth."

Yang Mi plans to become close friends with her best friend so that she'll have someone to discuss things with in the future.
Do you know why I was able to sign with Xiaole Pictures?

"why?"

"Because I climbed into Director Tian's bed."

"Ah... this..."

Zeng Jia feigned surprise; judging from Yang Mi's behavior over this period, she had already guessed it.

"So my desire to be the number one female star is not wishful thinking."

Yang Mi smiled and said with a puzzled look, "What I don't understand is, why does Tang Yan get preferential treatment?"

"Maybe she's Director Tian's type."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Jia noticed Yang Mi's expression change and quickly tried to cover it up:

"Maybe one day Director Tian will get tired of her and kick her to the curb, while Mimi, with your great figure, winning over Director Tian will be a piece of cake."

"Haha, I hope so!"

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The box office of "The Heist" has been soaring, with its momentum unstoppable.

It was the morning of the 10th.

The box office figures for the second week are out.

"After 11 days in theaters, it has grossed 2.1 million yuan at the box office, achieving success both domestically and internationally..."

"It is reported that 'Now You See Me' has grossed over $3 million worldwide, and there are still countries or regions where it has not yet been released."

Hollywood independent film companies that were initially observing the situation have begun to express their opinions.

It's clear they need the mainland market.

Millennium Pictures, Stallone's own company, has announced its filming project plans:
"The Expendables, written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, has signed a contract with Jet Li and will add another Chinese actress to the cast."

Following suit, Warner Music also joined the fray, releasing a statement:
"Cloud Atlas is a science fiction fantasy adventure film, starring Tom Hanks... and will be inviting a Chinese actress."

Meanwhile, some lesser-known independent film companies have publicly announced that they will be adding Chinese-American characters.

Looper, Suspect's Album, The Exorcist...

In an instant, the domestic entertainment industry was in turmoil, especially various film and television companies, all of which were trying their best to contact the Hollywood company that had made the announcement.

In addition to recommending its own actors, it also wants to participate in investments, preferably through co-productions.

Tian Xiaole's collaborations with Lionsgate and Fox were something they saw and envied.

Earn money.

The most attention is focused on the artists under Xiaole Pictures, most of whom have experience in Hollywood films.

Meanwhile, Chen Zhixi received an invitation.

"Boss, of the several audition invitations we received, the most prestigious one is from [The Expendables], where they're casting the female lead and specifically invited Tangtang."

Secondly, it's Resident Evil 5, which is also a special invitation to Sugar.

Then there's Cloud Atlas, where he plays multiple roles, not just a minor character.

The rest were invitations from small companies, and the directors weren't very famous.

Tian Xiaole nodded, surprised that Tang Yan had become so popular.

However, this is easy to understand. The monoclonal antibody [Lucy] has a good global box office, and the movies starring him have also performed well at the box office, so it naturally became the first choice.

"Turn down all invitations to Tangtang; the role won't benefit her."

Tian Xiaole suddenly remembered that Yu Nan had helped him at the Berlin Film Festival, and that he was able to win the Golden Bear award because of her kindness.

Moreover, she was invited to star in the original version of the movie "The Expendables," and her performance was quite good.

However, things have gone a bit astray, and everyone's flocked here.

"For the 'Expendables' project, I recommend Yu Nan to audition. As for the others, turn them all down."

"Including Resident Evil 5?" Chen Zhixi asked in confusion.

"Ah."

Tian Xiaole nodded. The role of Ada Wong requires not only good fighting skills, but also an appearance that isn't too beautiful.

Since the female lead is the director's wife, it's impossible for the actress to steal the spotlight; there's no need for her to be a supporting character.

As for the other projects, I only vaguely remember "Cloud Atlas," which was originally starring Zhou Xun.

The movie received very poor reviews and did not perform well at the box office.

The rest were people I'd never heard of; there was no need to rush up and carry their sedan chairs.

"If the outside world knew that you had refused them all, I don't know what they would think."

Chen Zhixi said with a smile.

These projects are a rare opportunity for film companies in the industry, and they will definitely do everything they can to get a role.

Tian Xiaole simply dismissed them all with a casual remark: "Not good enough."

"What they think doesn't matter, we just need to do our own thing."

Chen Zhixi nodded and started talking about the Light Project, "Painted Skin".

There's a suspicion that this is an attempt to piggyback on the success of "Painted Skin." Wang Changtian is also quite shrewd; he offered the female lead role and then had Xiaole Pictures recommend someone to play the part.

"Shu Chang got the role, and filming will start at the end of the month."

Just then, Tian Xiaole's phone rang; it was Wang Changtian calling. (End of Chapter)