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Chapter 46 Undeterred by Controversy! (Please Subscribe)
Logically, Shen Shandeng should have avoided the controversy, but he did not.

Unafraid of controversy!

The more controversial something is, the happier he is, because it generates buzz, attention, and box office revenue!
A true director dares to get involved in marketing!

"Director Shen! Please be specific, is this your box office target?"

"Director Shen! Why are you so confident?"

"Chairman Han, is this China Film Group's intention?"

"Mr. Wu Jing, do you think so too?"

"Shen Shandeng, do you consider yourself to be making movies or creating idols? How do you feel about others criticizing you as 'Shen the Cannon'?"

A frenzied crowd of reporters surrounded them, with countless microphones and recorders practically shoved in Shen Shandeng's face.

That was amazing!

One hundred million is a small goal? How can you not just fly to the sky?

Seeing this, Han Sanping wanted to cool things down.

It's fine to talk about 1 billion in private, but what if you announce 100 million in public and people investigate the accounts?
In the media area, Ma Youde instructed his subordinates to set up the equipment and get the boss filmed.

He knew this was a combination of propaganda tactics.

He took out a small notebook and began to write things down by hand. There was so much more he could learn from Shen Shandeng than he could ever finish learning.

Shen Shandeng didn't give the other main creators a chance to speak.

Nobody understands marketing better than him!

"Do you all know? Recently, my team and I have really been subjected to a saturation attack! A lot of very unreasonable treatment!"

Shen Shandeng stood with one hand in his pocket, gazing up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

Under the sunlight, the white T-shirt seemed to be imbued with the stubbornness of youth, a hint of sadness on the corner of his mouth, and tears welling up in his eyes.

Enter the drama in one second!
The scene fell silent.

"In countless late nights, I often ask myself one question: Why?"

"Why is it that only our films have to suffer such a tragic fate?! A ban! I heard that a very famous senior in the industry has said he's going to ban me. I don't understand, why?"

"why why?"

Shen Shandeng lowered his head slightly, but did not avoid the camera, looking directly at it.

It showcases the powerful acting skills of a director who studied acting at the Beijing Film Academy, perfectly conveying a sense of pathos.

It's incredibly infectious!
Han Sanping, who was standing next to him, felt a sudden tightness in his chest.

Yes, Shen Shandeng is over twenty years old, but he is still a child!
It's shameful that Chinese films need a child to carry the burden!

Fan Bingbing, who had been muttering the nickname "Shen the Cannon" with a strange expression, couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted at this moment.

Some things, though painful to talk about, are actually not easy at all.

Many of the main creators looked worried, since making the news of the ban public would not benefit Shen Shandeng.

The reporters have gone mad!

Totally crazy!

How dare Shen Shandeng!

Well-informed entertainment reporters all know that it was Wu Yusen who made the statement, but how did Shen Shandeng dare to make it public?
Shen Shandeng certainly dares!

He wanted to laugh.

Oh shit!

The explosive news was delivered right to his door. Do you know how difficult it was for him to keep it in until the opening ceremony to reveal it?
"I don't understand, I don't understand, I don't understand."

Shen Shandeng repeated his question.

His tone was filled with doubt and pain.

He suddenly emphasized the point.

“We removed all the palace intrigue storylines, including the mystery surrounding Emperor Wuzong’s death and the decadence of the late Jiajing period, to make the story more straightforward.”

"We have enhanced the role of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, focusing on the institutional framework and highlighting the alliance between the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the eunuchs as a key element."

"We discovered something that previous directors of period dramas hadn't noticed: firearms! The main creative team and I discussed it for three days and three nights, with more than thirty filmmakers working late into the night. We boldly decided to showcase the level of firearms during the Ming Dynasty and designed firearms that suited the characters' characteristics based on historical and cultural heritage."

"Our goal is to enhance the viewing experience! To give the audience the best possible cinematic experience! We want to invest our money in film production! From the behind-the-scenes crew to the main creators in front of the camera, we don't take kickbacks. We're not trying to make money to buy villas; we just want to make good movies!"

Han Sanping came to his senses.

Suddenly I realized that I was the child.

He's so stupid!
He actually believed that Shen Shandeng would be crushed!
Shen Shandeng's momentum began to surge.

"We won't emphasize how disabled people overpower able-bodied people; we want viewers to get the value they deserve for their money!" "We don't want sensational perspectives, we don't use metaphors, we don't do anything sinister; we just get straight to the point!"

"We don't emphasize special features. Even if the main character is a eunuch, what we want to show is life. This is something that many period dramas have overlooked and failed to discover. We will reinvent it through script research and character analysis technology!"

Shen Shandeng clenched his fist.

His lips curled slightly upward, revealing a vibrant and idealistic belief.

"Of course, we have ambitions! We have big ambitions!"

"We want to forge a new backbone for Chinese-language action films! We want to redefine period blockbusters! We want to explore how to make martial arts films!"

"We will make Chinese Kung Fu once again crush Hollywood's action design! We will make the Kung Fu system clear, sophisticated, and realistic, and then use industrial capabilities and science and technology to revive the soul of traditional martial arts and create a new style of action aesthetics!"

"Thousands of troops, the rise and fall of dynasties, and the martial spirit of China are all contained in 'The Grand Eunuch'!"

Reporters aren't stupid.

I can taste the flavor now.

Shen Shandeng is doing a movie introduction.

Damn it!
What a genius!
Shen Shandeng pursed his lips, his gaze turning sorrowful again: "This movie! I mortgaged the house I painstakingly saved up to buy! Wu Jing also went bankrupt! Almost all of our lead actors took pay cuts to participate."

Shen Shandeng looked over there.

Wu Jing's eyes welled up with tears.

Director Shen has had it so tough!
The pressure is too much!
He used to think he was juggling multiple jobs and traveling all over the country for months, often only getting four or five hours of sleep a day. But compared to Shen Shandeng, his efforts were nothing!
Shen Shandeng kept his promise to write to him, fulfilling it step by step, which moved Wu Jing deeply!

It was an honor for him to participate in this project!
Zhou Qifeng's eyes also reddened!
As Shen Shandeng's junior apprentice, he often stayed up all night, sleeping only a few hours a day. His girlfriend objected, feeling that he was seeing other women.

He only gained understanding after handing over his salary.

Now I realize how tough it was for my senior brother!
Needless to say, the other actors are also very emotional people, with a light in their eyes.

clap clap clap!
The audience erupted in applause, and some cheered them on!
Shen Shandeng clenched his fist again, demonstrating his firm belief.

"I asked myself, is it worth giving up a good, happy life? Is it really worth it? I was very uneasy."

"Later, as our project gradually took shape, with the strong support of our lead actors, industrial-grade management, world-class scriptwriting, and world-class creative awareness, it miraculously took shape little by little."

"Look at it now, our movie hasn't even been filmed yet, but it's already surpassed 99% of projects!"

Shen Shandeng looked towards the audience area with gratitude.

"The key is that many viewers are supporting us. I didn't sleep a wink last night, and I barely made it to today, but I feel an unprecedented sense of satisfaction. Our work has truly been recognized!"

"So, what I want to say is: for the sake of film, any sacrifice is worthwhile!"

"Of course, we must also strive to become a film powerhouse. Ultimately, all the underestimation is because we are not strong enough. We must become stronger and stronger!"

"One day when we become a film powerhouse, when we are no longer looked down upon, we will be able to create art with dignity!"

After Shen Shandeng finished speaking, after a brief period of shock and digestion, the audience burst into thunderous and prolonged applause!
I've never seen a director who respects the audience so much!

Many viewers were genuinely moved, especially Shen Shandeng's fans and those who had been following "The Duke of Du"; they cried buckets.

Our Director Shen, you've had it so tough!

The reporters were completely in an uproar!

Shen Shandeng is really too good at this!
It reverts to the previous three blows of "weak countries have no art", "abandoning art for business", and "art cannot save Chinese films", and then throws out new topics such as "the new backbone of Chinese action films", "redefining period blockbusters" and "martial arts films".

He claimed to have been smeared and persecuted, directly pointing out that a major director in the industry had blacklisted him, and added phrases like "a small goal of 100 million" and "kung fu will crush Hollywood action design again."
From film-related topics to social gossip, everything is covered.

One bombshell after another, making it incredibly newsworthy!
The journalists had never fought such a lucrative battle.

I absolutely adore Shen Shandeng!

Sohu, having secured the live text and image coverage of the opening ceremony of "The Supervisor," enthusiastically shared Shen Shandeng's speech.

"Director Shen, who is blacklisting you?"

"Director Shen, what are your considerations in targeting Hollywood action films?"

The reporters pressed for answers.

By consciously positioning Shen Shandeng as a director, the previous controversies have been completely overshadowed by new topics.

Shen Shandeng declined to comment further, stating, "I have made my point clear: I hope everyone will focus on the film 'The Eunuch,' and please give our attention to the other main creators."

At this point, maintaining a certain degree of mystery is actually better.

"Let me just say a few words. I think that as a young director, Director Shen Shandeng is very clear-headed. It's time for us Chinese filmmakers to wake up! Rooting ourselves in our local culture, serving our audience, and striving for self-improvement are the only ways to withstand the turbulent waves of globalization."

Han Sanping said.

The reporters were all taken aback; Han Sanping's words were too blunt, and then they became even more frantic.

This news is absolutely incredible!

(End of this chapter)