Life in the Light and Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

This collaboration between Guangxian and Wu Yang was facilitated by Lao Wang's recommendation for Deng Chao and Bao Beier to audition together.

After Wu Yang's decision, Deng Chao became one of the three main characters, while Bao Bei'er was eliminated!

After spending more than a month together, Deng Chao realized that his acting skills were not necessarily as good as his two co-stars.

Therefore, while on set, she did not act superior, but instead tried her best to get along well with Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo.

If "Lost in Thailand" is successful, then the sequel will also be successful.

Becoming one of the permanent members of the "Iron Triangle" can be seen as opening up a backup plan for myself.

To become a celebrity, one may not have a high IQ, but their EQ must be off the charts.

If a celebrity gives the impression of having low emotional intelligence, it only means that they have already succeeded and are too lazy to pretend anymore.

Just like Feng Xiaogang, who had just become a director, how humble he was when facing entertainment reporters and how approachable he was when facing the audience.

After achieving fame and success, what did he do? He angrily confronted entertainment reporters and cursed the audience as trash!

Does Feng Xiaogang lack emotional intelligence? Back then, in order to infiltrate the Beijing social circle, he fawned over and flattered Wang Shuo, even uttering that disgusting phrase, "Looking at the North Star!"

They must have had incredibly high emotional intelligence back then. Otherwise, why would Wang Shuo and others, who came from high-ranking positions, take Feng Kuzi as their underlings?

Just because he's ugly in a distinctive way? It's not because Feng Xiaogang has high emotional intelligence.

Now that he's famous and successful, he's simply stopped pretending and no longer cares!

Moreover, Feng Xiaogang, as a director, is a behind-the-scenes figure, and the quality of directors in China is currently lacking.

The movies he makes are like a pile of excrement, stinking and disgusting. I would only watch Feng Xiaogang's movies if I had no other choice.

Once those young directors rise to prominence in the future, you'll see who still idolizes Feng Xiaogang's films.

When the total box office exceeded 10 billion, Feng Xiaogang acted like the number one director in the Chinese entertainment industry.

In the future, so many directors and stars with billions in revenue will become figures that Feng Xiaogang will have to look up to!

A few people would still pay him any attention; at most, they'd give him some face in public.

Privately, only some unknown newcomers would fawn over him!

"Brother Qiang, Brother Bo, and Brother Chao, the three of you are my handpicked iron triangle. I hope you can become good friends in private, get together more often to cultivate your chemistry, and I hope the 'Lost in...' series can become a best-selling film series!"

"At that time, not only will you all be promoted to top-tier status and receive commensurate pay, but you may even be given profit-sharing rights. I can give you both fame and fortune, but of course, all of this is based on keeping the original cast!"

"I have faith in you, and I ask you to trust my judgment. Let's cooperate and achieve mutual benefit!"

Wu Yang picked up his wine glass, gestured to Huang Bo and the other two, and then downed it in one gulp.

"Cheers!"

Huang Bo and the other two also drank their drinks with great excitement, after all, Wu Yang's promises were very grand!

They're all seasoned veterans in the entertainment industry, so they naturally know that a series of films is a sure way to make both fame and fortune!

Just like Tom Cruise from the US, he became a sensation after starring in "Mission: Impossible". Through the series, he not only became a top star, but also one of the highest-paid male actors in Hollywood, and he also has the right to share in the profits!

Not only has it remained popular to this day, but the fourth installment in the series is reportedly already in production.

It is expected to be released next year, and judging from the current situation, as long as Tom Cruise can still fight, it will continue to be filmed.

Before Wu Yang transmigrated, he had already heard that the eighth installment was already in preparation!

The success of "Lost in Thailand" is actually due to its exotic atmosphere and the humor arising from cultural differences.

As long as the main cast remains intact, these road movies can be filmed in any city.

Think about how many countries there are in the world, and how many unique cities there are.

As long as the main cast doesn't disband, the filming can continue until they retire!

The culprit that caused the main characters' group to fall apart was nothing more than "fame and fortune".

The movie could provide them with fame, but Wu Yang chose to give up his profits!

After all, Wu Yang is just a small studio and has no intention of going public to raise money. As long as the investment can be guaranteed to return, that's fine.

Wu Yang sat at the main table, with Wang Baoqiang on his left and Huang Bo and Deng Chao on his right.

To Wang Baoqiang's left, Chen Sicheng remained silent throughout the meeting, except for offering a toast at the beginning.

The main reason is that we're not familiar with each other. I just came here to get acquainted with the public, since everyone in the entertainment industry knows each other these days.

Although Wu Yang left Huayi, he remained a guest of honor at China Film Group. Guangxian and Berna went to great lengths to curry favor with him in order to get on board.

Most importantly, Wu Yang has access to Hollywood channels that other domestic directors do not have.

It is said that on the eve of his return to China, he was still meeting frequently with senior executives of Paramount, which clearly indicated a tendency towards cooperation.

Chen Sicheng's main reason for leaving Beijing was to seek investment opportunities in Shanghai.

After not getting a definite answer, while complaining to his buddies, he heard from Baoqiang that Wu Yang would be visiting the set.

That's why he came to Jiangcheng with the script in hand, just to give it a try.

Even if they don't get the investment in the end, at least they can get to know Wu Yang through Bao Qiang's connections.

From the conversation just now, Chen Sicheng discerned Wu Yang's ambition and also gained insight into Wu Yang's strategic vision.

In today's entertainment industry, only Jackie Chan and Jet Li, who have made a name for themselves in Hollywood, are among the top stars who receive high salaries and also have the right to share in the profits.

Whether Wu Yang was making empty promises or offering encouragement, it was remarkable that he could say such things in public.

This is tantamount to using their influence to endorse the future of Huang Bo and the other two.

Of course, this is all on the premise that the three of them will follow Wu Yang's plan.

Even so, it still makes many people in the surrounding first-tier cities envious.

The reason they felt no jealousy or hatred was simply because they had also acted in "Lost in Thailand" and were naturally familiar with the plot and character settings.

Take Wang Baoqiang's character Niu Geng for example. Looking at the entertainment industry today, there are very few comedic actors who can be called famous.

Every single one of them lacks the silly, comedic effect of Wang Baoqiang.

This is talent, something you can't be jealous of, but Wang Baoqiang's path is different from theirs.

There is no competition between them, and given Wang Baoqiang's high emotional intelligence, they wouldn't hate each other for no reason!

Only Huang Bo and Deng Chao could replace them, but among the many first- and second-tier celebrities present.

There are only three men in the world, and because of their age and appearance, none of them can act in a pure comedy.

Even if they are willing to play ugly, their awkward acting will break the immersion in the role in no time.

Now that filming has wrapped, Wu Yang has made it clear that as long as the three of them don't fall out, they can keep filming.

Wu Yang, who is both an investor and producer, will not allow it. Who can take the role away from him?

As for the four first- and second-tier female celebrities surrounding Liu Yifei, although they also wanted to befriend Wu Yang, they already knew they wanted to receive Wu Yang's invitation.

First, one must have good character; second, one must cultivate a relationship with the wife. Since Wu Yang returned to China, apart from Liu Yifei, he has never been involved in any scandals with any other woman.

Moreover, there are no secrets in this industry; whatever happens, no matter how secretive it may be, will eventually be known to everyone.

This is a tacit understanding, or you could say it's a universally acknowledged rule of the game in the entertainment industry.

Otherwise, if you expose someone else's secrets today, they will expose your secrets in return, and in the end, no one will have anything to eat.