Life in the Light and Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

2012 3 Month 10 Day.

Wu Yang and Liu Yifei left discreetly through the VIP channel of Beijing International Airport.

After returning to the manor, it took me three whole days to adjust to the time difference.

This trip to Hollywood was quite successful, and we achieved our goals.

Leonardo DiCaprio won the Oscar, fulfilling his dream, while Wu Yang won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar and also received blessings from his father-in-law.

We initially signed contracts with 22 writers, and now four of their manuscripts have passed the review and obtained publication numbers.

They will be published gradually starting this year, although "ghostwriting by celebrities" has become an open secret in the American publishing industry.

However, Wu Yang has too many scripts, and publishing books is not only for the sake of reputation, but also to prevent a situation of infighting.

William and Wu Yang of WMN did not want to see this phenomenon, so they decided to release a new book every three months.

In order to dispel doubts from the outside world, they will make concessions on the authorship and put the ghostwriter's name first.

Wu Yang's name is placed at the end so that if any questions arise, the novel outline provided by Wu Yang can be used as an excuse.

The royalty sharing agreement has been signed, and the payment is based on market prices, which will also help these ghostwriters gain fame.

Wu Yang did not suffer any losses; in fact, if sales improved, he would gain the title of a talent scout.

The publisher wouldn't have to hold back the book's release, and could also leverage Wu Yang's fame to boost sales.

A win-win situation for all three parties!

In particular, Wu Yang won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay at this year's Academy Awards.

Wu Yang's creative abilities were recognized by the outside world, and the publisher immediately arranged for the global release of his first novel, "Blade Runner 2049".

Although Wu Yang is not the main writer of this novel, he is the creator of the novel outline, especially since he registered the script as early as 3 years ago.

Riding the wave of the Oscars, Blade Runner 2049 saw a surge in sales upon its release!

WMN's publishing channels cover the globe, and it has partnered printing plants in every region, enabling simultaneous printing and distribution.

In its first week, it sold over 80 copies worldwide, immediately becoming a global bestseller!

Even if it's only at the tail end, the sales curve and Wu Yang's reputation will still boost it.

In addition, book publishing is a long-term sales process, and it is not about short-term sales, so once a book enters the bestseller list...

This can lead to a phenomenon where one book dominates the charts, just like the Harry Potter series did back in the day.

Meanwhile, in China, the film and television theme park had already broken ground as early as the sixteenth day of the first lunar month after the Spring Festival.

Since the 300-acre industrial park will undergo a complete renovation in the future, this time only the filming location construction has begun.

It was a small-scale project, and with Pei Le and others overseeing it, Wu Yang was quite reassured as there was timely online communication in case of any problems.

Furthermore, the team behind Avatar built a large special effects studio in a sterile workshop.

Now, 20 days have passed and all preparations have been completed. Pei Le has drawn up an actor invitation list based on Wu Yang's requirements.

After reviewing the footage, Wu Yang eliminated several potential failures and then had Pei Le send out invitations for a group audition on March 15th.

As for the filming schedule, it will be planned and arranged in a unified manner after the actors are confirmed.

As long as the cast is confirmed, filming can begin at any time!

In the script of "Journey to the West: The Love Story of a Fallen City", the most important main characters, besides the male and female protagonists, are the Demon King and the Heavenly Peng Ancestor. The rest are all kinds of monsters. Of course, in order to attract attention, Wu Yang also added a group of beauties from the fox clan.

The character design features a human body with fox ears and a tail; Wu Yang is based on Daji from a future game.

The main goal was to create an eye-catching effect. While it's not to say it would surpass the outrageous impact of "Curse of the Golden Flower," it aimed to highlight a captivating and alluring style. To this end, Wu Yang even hired a professional modern dance troupe to design a dance routine for her.

As for the human side, ordinary people are only briefly mentioned, with only a few minor characters serving as foils to highlight the protagonist's identity.

The story focuses on the three Celestial Masters of the Sanqing Temple, who are the leaders of the three major reclusive lineages in China.

These three hidden lineages are the Taoist traditions established by the direct disciples of the Three Pure Ones.

They have protected this land of China for generations, and through their merits, they have been deified in the cycle of reincarnation, enjoying eternal life and carefree bliss!

Not only does it possess extraordinary power, but its entrance is also stylish and eye-catching.

Flying sword, gourd, riding the clouds and mist, summoning wind and rain, golden light leaping across the ground, instantaneous teleportation...

The film is packed with mythological special effects and features incredibly imaginative battle scenes. To this end, they even hired several renowned authors of Xianxia (fantasy martial arts) novels as consultants.

Since it's based on the Journey to the West, the concept of the "Three Realms" must naturally exist.

However, Wu Yang changed the background of the Three Realms, dividing them into the Human Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Samsara Realm.

The Heavenly Court was transformed into the ruler of the cycle of reincarnation, echoing the Jade Emperor depicted on the underworld currency.

Moreover, all things go through a cycle of birth and death, and from death to birth.

The Heavenly Court governs the cycle of reincarnation, which is superior to the human realm and the demon realm. Its transcendence and detachment from worldly affairs are self-evident.

Ten thousand years ago, a great war broke out in the demon realm. In the end, the demon race won at the cost of losing 90% of its members and sealed away the Demon Eye.

Guarded by the Demon King for generations, as long as the Demon Eye is not allowed to break the seal, it cannot generate demonic energy, and there will be no place for demons to survive in the demon realm.

However, the previous generation's Demon King, Tianpeng Ancestor, desired immortality and longevity, so he set his sights on the Demon Eye.

As a result, they were corrupted by the Demon Eye, causing chaos among the demon race, which severely damaged their strength and reduced their numbers by 90% once again.

The Heavenly Peng Ancestor, who had just gone mad from his cultivation, was sealed away, and a new demon king was chosen to guard it!

If there's one flaw in the entire series, or something missing, it might be the absence of the "monk" character.

The main reason is that Wu Yang didn't like them, especially after an incident that happened before he transmigrated, which completely exposed the hypocrisy of these monks!

Looking at his behavior, one can only say that he's even more extravagant than people in the entertainment industry!

The precepts pass through my intestines, but the Buddha remains in my heart!

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3 month 22 day.

More than 30 cast and crew members gathered together, all sitting in a circle around Liu Yifei.

Everyone held a script in their hands. Although they weren't wearing makeup or costumes, they still put on acting skills when reading their lines.

That's right, today is the script reading session for "Journey to the West: The Love of a Fallen City". Among the more than 30 actors present, there is only Liu Yifei among the first-tier actors, but there are many future top actors in the second tier, and several golden supporting actors in the third tier, as well as hosts and buddies from Fiber Optics.

The remaining 20-plus people are all newcomers, students from the Performance Department of Taipei Film Academy in 09, 10, and 11.

Among these students are two child stars. Because Liu Yifei is young, the male lead is not a top star, but a newcomer who has just been signed by Guangshan Entertainment in order to act with her.

Of course, he was also a sophomore student selected by Wu Yang from the Beijing Film Academy, named Li Xian, who is expected to become a top star in the future.

Because Wu Yang chose him as the male lead, Wang Changtian immediately signed him and gave him generous treatment.

After the news was reported by the media, colleagues led by Huayi started spreading rumors, saying that Wu Yang and Wang Changtian forced actors to sign contracts, otherwise they could not get roles!