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Chapter 710: Many heroes rise up, and the entertainment industry is shaken

Apart from the three Jiangdong generals Wen Muye, Lu Yang and Guo Fan who are at the peak of their careers.

Zhou Yutang has promoted a group of very capable young directors.

Lao Suan and Guo Hu have not yet become famous, but Su Lun, the assistant director brought up by Xue Xiaolu, has already become well-known in the industry.

Some investors in the industry took the initiative to invest money and asked her to direct a movie.

Including Zhang Mo, the daughter of Zhang Yimou, who also began to emerge.

While Zhang Yimou was still finishing up "The Big Buddha" in Tyrande, the studio officially announced the news of Zhang Mo's debut film "28-Year-Old Minor", which was produced by Zhang Yimou, produced by Chen Xi, and directed by Zhang Mo himself.

From "Under the Hawthorn Tree" to "The Flowers of War", Zhang Mo, who graduated from a professional school, has solid basic skills and is described by the media as a daughter of a general.

This trial film with a total investment of 30 million yuan was invested by Dongwu Film, Zhang Yimou's studio, and Light Media.

In the Chinese film industry, where hundreds of millions of dollars are easily spent, this is certainly not considered a big project.

However, because of her special status, she has received a lot of attention.

"Boss, there's a call from the Bay Province looking for you."

Zhou Yutang came out of the editing room of Vision Media after watching "The Lonely and Great God". Ni Ni, who was waiting there, walked towards him.

"A call from the Bay Province?"

When doing post-production work, Zhou Yutang gave his mobile phone to Ni Ni. Sometimes the secretary even took on some of the chatting business and then reported to him later.

Zhou Yutang nodded slightly to the several employees he met, lowered his head to look at his mobile phone, and chatted with Ni Ni as they walked into the elevator.

"It's Zhang Mo's new play. The female lead is Li Xin, the male lead is Chen Xiao, and Taiwan Province has the capital to push Wang Dalu to play the second male lead."

"The audition has passed, but Chai Zhiping received the news and is arguing about the contract with Wang Dalu again."

Ni Ni pressed the ninth floor first, and Zhou Yutang listened to the whole story.

Wang Dalu is from Chai Zhiping’s agency, Qunxing Ruizhi.

Because "My Girlhood" became a huge hit last year, it consumed a large part of Ke's traffic base.

Now considered the most popular young actor in Taiwan, Chai Zhiping has brought out a cash cow, so of course he has to squeeze out its value.

But Wang Dalu is a rich second-generation himself, a bit like a bankrupt version of Huang Zitao. Now that he has become so successful, how could he be willing to work like a slave for you?
After the Golden Horse Awards, it unilaterally announced the termination of its cooperation with its former agency, Qunxing Ruizhi.

Father Wang also used his own connections to get the Jackie Chan movie "Railroad Tigers" for his son, and then he and Chai Zhiping fought against each other.

This person’s name is correct, and Zhou Yutang has some impression of him.

But it's just an impression.

Too many people tried every possible way to establish connections in order to get on the ship to Jiangdong.

Zhou Yutang didn't take it seriously. He lowered his head and replied to Nazha's message, saying casually, "Notify the director team to change people."

Artists with contractual conflicts of interest are like time bombs.

Who knows, the opponent might break off relations and reveal some shocking information, which would directly affect the entire project.

Without Wang Dalu, there are many young actors in the mainland waiting to rise to the top, and their conditions are no worse than his.

Maybe even the popular young actor from Taiwan doesn’t know.

Just because of Zhou Yutang's words, this good resource for him became a dream.
There is less than half a month left until the Spring Festival Gala of the Year of the Monkey.

The CCTV Spring Festival Gala is a hot topic among netizens. Recently, after two rehearsals without audience and without makeup, an accident suddenly happened.

There was originally a duet program between Princess Nihuang, Teacher Bai, and Prince Jing, but it was notified that it was cancelled.

There are 40 programs in this year's Spring Festival Gala, including 8 language programs.

There were only four reviews last year, but this year the language programs had seven reviews. The strictness is so strict that it makes people's scalp numb.

Shen Teng and Mary’s programs were also rejected, including Deyunse’s Yue Yunpang, who also failed during the review process.

On the contrary, the skit performed by Guan Xiaotong, Ma Tianyu and Guo Donglin miraculously won the resurrection match, which immediately caused an uproar.

Even Reba was gossiping privately. She chatted with Zhou Yutang privately and asked, "Brother, she even added me on WeChat. They say she has a strong background. Is that true?"

“Who else has a deeper background than you?”

Zhou Yutang said with a smile: "Do your job well, the Starlight Awards will be coming soon."

There must be a background.

After all, my grandfather was a registered member of the Chinese Folk Art Association and a veteran in the entertainment industry who had twice participated in the delegation to visit the Northern Dynasties to express condolences.

Both of his parents are veteran actors in the industry. Although they may seem to be a low-profile family in the performing arts industry, they actually have extensive connections and resources.

That’s why Guan Xiaotong was able to star in Chen Shishi’s “The Promise” at the age of four and a half, and also appeared in Little Cannon’s movie.

Last year's popular TV series "A Servant of Two Masters" won her the Most Beloved New Actress Award at the National TV Drama Festival.

Now they are directly admitted to the Spring Festival Gala.

As a freshman who applied for the Beijing Film Academy this year, the Beijing circle princess has attracted much attention, but she is no less than the new Pisces girl Zhou Ye.

This year is the first Starlight Awards held by Bilibili. Since the official announced the list of celebrity guests in advance, it was very popular.

"Wow, the Grand Commander is here in person, Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi are here too, aren't they afraid of a fight?"

"Yang Mi, Tang Yan, Gulinaza, Dilireba, Zhang Tianai, Li Xin, Chen Yao, Chen Yuqi, Zhang Yuqi, Jin Chen, Song Tie, oh my god, there are so many beautiful female stars."

"You have to be a great commander-in-chief and know how to have fun."

"I can't imagine how much fun Governor Zhou has in private."

The rehearsal photos of the female celebrities at the Starlight Show were released, dominating half of the entertainment hot searches and making netizens full of gossip.

Entering its fourth week, the daily box office of "Detective Chinatown" is still fluctuating around 20 million, and the total box office is still rising.

Nazha has been abroad for several months.

During these few months, apart from business announcements in China, I was basically overseas.

After integrating into a foreign language environment, my English level has improved by leaps and bounds.

During this period, I also took a diving certification exam.

Zhou Yutang naturally cares very much about his godsister and plans to give her a New Year holiday during the Chinese New Year.

Going home to see her family, after all, Nazha's father is in poor health. Nazha is also very excited and ready to outshine all the other girls at the B station's Starlight Awards.

On the 24th, Zhou Yutang arrived in Shanghai.

Annual meetings of several companies were held one after another, and Tangren was rectified at the same time.

In the private room of the Peace Hotel, all Tangren shareholders stood up collectively, their faces showing joy and applauding loudly.

The top tycoon in the Chinese entertainment industry, the Grand Commander of Jiangdong with a net worth of hundreds of billions, such a well-known figure in the domestic entertainment industry stood in front of them.

“In the future, we can let Shishi participate more in the company’s operations.”

With just this simple yet domineering sentence, Zhou Yutang pushed Liu Shishi to the top and no one objected.

"Mr. Zhou is right. I have long felt that Shi Shi has a talent for management."

"Yes, now Tangren needs to keep up with the aesthetic tastes of the new generation of audiences."

“Giving can inject vitality into our company.”

“The Yangtze River’s waves behind push forward the waves ahead. We must look forward.”

The last sentence was said by director Li Guoli to comfort Cai Yinong.

He understood his old partner's desire for control and was worried that she might not be able to accept reality.

Especially after the "Qin's Moon" project suffered a setback and she was backstabbed by Jiang Jingfu, whom she thought she respected very much, she was more or less disheartened.

did not expect.

Old Cai didn't feel any regret or loss at all, instead he was smiling happily.

Liu Shishi was brought up by her, and after more than ten years of friendship, their relationship is almost like that of a real sister.

If Liu Shishi could make the cake bigger, it would mean that everyone could kill together. Cai Yinong even had a gratified smile on her face.

"Congratulations Shishi, you will be my boss from now on."

Hu Ge, the top star of Tangren, who had just finished rehearsing for the Spring Festival Gala, started to make a noise.

"Congratulations, Sister Shishi."

Song Tie, who had just signed with Tang Ren, smiled brightly. He quickly glanced at Liu Shishi who was holding Zhou Yutang's arm, and felt emotional.

If I can't sign with Jiangdong Entertainment, it would be good to sign with Tangren Film and Television.

Jin Daxi glanced at Song Tie, forced a smile on his face, and also congratulated Liu Shishi.

Everyone has different thoughts.

Liu Shishi, who rarely experienced such scenes, smiled slightly on her gentle and beautiful face, and suddenly felt a wonderful feeling in her heart.

These shareholders unanimously supported her simply because of the powerful man standing beside her.

His eyes fell on Zhou Yutang who was standing firmly beside him.

As if they were in sync, Zhou Yutang patted the back of Liu Shishi's hand soothingly, then stood up and said, "Thank you all for your support. Let's work together to expand the company. I'll toast to you all."

"Ding!"

The wine glasses clink, and the rims of the glasses sparkle with the overlapping shadows of red wine and warm lights.
"Wanda Group President Lao Wang met with Legendary Pictures executives at the Wanda Sofitel Hotel and agreed that Wanda will acquire Legendary Pictures for no more than US$35 billion in cash (approximately RMB 230 billion), and Legendary Pictures chairman and CEO Thomas Tull will remain in office!" Zhou Yutang had just left Mingjie headquarters and was on his way to a dinner party in the Shanghai circle when he received a piece of news that shocked the entertainment industry.

"Old Wang really managed to make it happen."

Both Tian Ming and Zhou Yutang were moved.

The outside world may not know, but they are at the top of the entertainment industry, so naturally they have some inside information.

As early as 2012, Wanda acquired AMC, the second largest cinema chain in the Americas, for US$26 billion.

Afterwards, Wang was not satisfied with this. In order to enhance Wanda’s voice in the global film market, he targeted Hollywood film and television giants.

It was naturally impossible for the Hollywood Big Six to sell it, so they then set their sights on Legendary Pictures.

Legendary may not be as famous as the six major Hollywood film companies, but it is by no means an ordinary company. It has a good relationship with both Warner and Universal, and is even a local lord in Hollywood.

I only heard of the blockbusters produced by Legendary Pictures, such as the Batman series, Inception, The Hangover, Jurassic World, 300: Rise of an Empire, Pacific Rim, Man of Steel, etc.
All of them are very influential on a global scale.

“Wanda needs to enter the film industry in all aspects. Legendary Pictures’ thousands of IP intellectual property rights are all Wanda’s treasures. In the future, they will become a huge lifeblood for the entire tourism industry or the children’s entertainment industry, and realize the continuation of film products.”

“Perhaps in the near future, we may acquire a so-called large entertainment company or even an entertainment group to strengthen our voice in the global film industry.”

Zhou Yutang and Tian Ming sat in the back seat of the Mercedes-Benz, watching Lao Wang's impassioned speech at the press conference on the screen.
"Boss Xu is not as bold as Lao Wang in integrating Wanda's film production, cinema and distribution industry chain into one place."

Tian Ming smiled and said, "It seems that Chuanqi has a film called The Great Wall by poet Chen? What other project is that?"

“Warcraft.”

Zhou Yutang shook his head and laughed: "Now, the entertainment industry should be exploding."

Just as he expected, a major earthquake has occurred in the Chinese entertainment industry.

The Sino-US co-produced blockbuster "The Great Wall" is a household name, and the movie "Warcraft", adapted from the game by Blizzard Entertainment, is a global hit IP.

After A-Zu stopped acting and settled in Los Angeles, North America, he took on this project and played an orc warlock.

There are countless fans of "World of Warcraft" in China. The industry's evaluation of "World of Warcraft", a global super IP, is the ultimate trump card against "Fast and Furious 7"!

The richest man in China is extraordinary in his actions, and every move he makes can cause a huge earthquake in the entertainment circles of both countries.

Not only did it dominate the entertainment headlines in China, but even Hollywood reported on it.

After two years of negotiations, the deal was finally settled.

This is not a shareholding, but a full acquisition.

The acquisition of Legendary Pictures is Wanda’s second largest acquisition.

This is also the first time that a Chinese company has taken control of a major Hollywood production company, which is of far-reaching significance.

In addition to Jiangdong Entertainment, which is headed by Zhou Yutang, another giant in the entertainment industry has been born.

Everyone inside and outside the circle was in an uproar.

"It's really a big deal!"

Huayi's President Wang was busy with the company's annual meeting. When he received the news, he had a complicated expression.

The company's executives all showed surprise on their faces and started talking loudly.

In terms of size, Huayi has gradually been left behind by Jiangdong in recent years.

With the stock market crash this year, Mingjie's stock price fluctuated and failed to become a 100 billion aircraft carrier. However, with its leading position in variety shows and the reputation guaranteed by Jiangdong Grand Commander, investors' confidence remains and the basic market has been stabilized.

However, after Huayi’s dream of reaching 100 billion yuan was shattered, its stock price plummeted.

The downward trend was not until the Lunar New Year blockbuster "Old Cannon" by Guan Miao and Feng Xiaogang came up with the film, which was considered to be a slight improvement.

Now, Wanda has stepped on the Chinese entertainment industry and Huayi, becoming a super giant comparable to Jiangdong Entertainment.

"When will Ye Ning come over?"

"According to his reply, you can start work after the new year at the latest."

The night is already deep.

Princess Peacock walked into the study and considerately put a coat on her husband who was still working: "Old Yu, it's cold at night, don't catch a cold."

Ever since the news about Wanda came out during the day, Fatty Yu seemed to be stimulated. He entered an excited mode and was full of energy.

Even the Peacock Princess, who had deliberately put on a slightly sexy silk nightgown and still had her charm, ignored it, touched the beautiful woman's thigh, and said,

"You go to sleep first, I'll look at the content of tomorrow's speech."

"Don't try too hard, your health is important."

Gently massaging the man's broad and soft shoulders with both hands, Princess Peacock said softly, "The old king has made such a big fuss this time, what effect will it have on us?"

"Hehe, it doesn't have much of an impact."

Fatty Yu's round face glowed red. "The cake is so big, can Zhou Yutang eat it all by himself? Starting tomorrow, the entertainment industry will be different."

The next day.

Bona held a press conference to announce the film list for next year, and announced several important news.

"'The Man from Macau 3' produced by Bona and Moon Entertainment, produced by Wang Jing and directed by Andrew Lau, starring Chow Yun-fat, Lau Tak-wah, Cheung Suk-yu, Cheung Ka-fai, Li Yu-chun, Lau Ka-lam and others, will be released during the Spring Festival!"

"Jointly produced by Sony, Bona Film Group and China Film Group, and directed by Li An, the first 3D/4K/120fps war drama "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" has officially wrapped up filming and will be released in the global film market next year!"

"Swords of the Third Young Master, directed by Er Dongsheng, and the art film Soulmate, jointly produced by Bona Film Group, China Film Group, and Alibaba Pictures, and directed, produced, and supervised by Chen Kexing, are currently being filmed and are expected to be released in the Chinese film market next year.

In addition, Director Chen has obtained Li Na’s authorization, which means that the movie “The Story of Li Na” will be included in Chen Kexin’s filming plans for the next few years! ”

On the day of the press conference, media in the circle gathered.

Bona Chairman Fatty Yu made a statement: "Bona will reach a five-year cooperation agreement with directors Li An, Chen Kexing and Hui Anhua."

On that day, many big directors in the circle, including Li An, Hui Anhua, Chen Kexing, and Er Dongsheng, collectively supported him.

The show was attended by many shining stars including King Liu, Chow Yun-fat, Lin Gengxin, Yuan Qi, Tong Yao, Li Fei'er, Jiang Yiyan and many others, creating a grand spectacle.

For a while, Fatty Bona did not let Lao Wang feel lonely and stole the limelight.

"Is Fatty Yu integrating the resources of the Hong Kong circle to do something big?"

Zhou Yutang had just reviewed miHoYo’s project progress and was preparing to attend Stellar Games’ annual meeting.

Li Shuang even sent a special message: "Yu Tang, why don't we also announce the film list in advance?"

"Sister Shuang, let's follow the plan. He fights his fights and we fight ours."

Governor Zhou remained calm and composed, responding to Lin Yuna's messages calmly.

With Jiangdong's heritage, there is no need to rely on these to attract the audience's attention.

Girls' Generation's schedule is extremely busy. They were promoting "The Mermaid" a few days ago, flew back to South Korea yesterday, and will come to China tomorrow to participate in the B Station's Starlight Awards.

This also includes another female lead of "The Mermaid", Star Girl Zhang Yuqi, who also signed up for the Starlight Show.

The latest news came from Zou Zhongyan that "The Conjuring 2" has exceeded million US dollars at the global box office.

The film is still being released in other countries, and the box office estimates made by the data department are that it will probably be around 3.5 million US dollars.

The writing team is working day and night to develop the entire Conjuring Universe series of stories.

"Damien is expected to finish filming La La Land this week..."

Musicals are a niche genre even in Hollywood.

But because it is Zhou Yutang's project, it has attracted a lot of attention in Hollywood.

After all, he is a god who has never been defeated, and many people are waiting to see the quality of this movie.

“Everything went according to plan.”

Zhou Yutang nodded slightly and turned his attention to another project: "Has the filming date of The Meg been decided?"

"We'll have to wait until at least April."

"Take it easy."

Zhou Yutang flipped through the detailed report submitted by Zou Zhongyan and asked casually, "By the way, Sister Zou, how is Mr. Zou's health?"

Kong Gezi and Vision Media's special effects team are already connecting with Hollywood's top special effects team.

According to the feedback from there, Kong Gezi did not lag behind. The process of this kind of blockbuster is often to make special effects plans before the filming begins.

"Fortunately."

Zou Zhongyan couldn't help but sigh softly when he spoke: "But after all, I am getting old, and my health is getting worse every year."

Zou Wenhuai was a giant in the Hong Kong film industry in the last century. He once stirred up a lot of waves in Hollywood, but he was ultimately unable to withstand the passage of time.

"I will attend this year's Academy Awards and go see Mr. Zou then."

"Father must be very happy. I talk to him on the phone and he often mentions you. Last night he told me that your movie Detective Chinatown is a big hit at the box office."

"hehe."

Zhou Yutang chuckled and said, "Mr. Zou may be old, but his heart is young."

The martyrs are young and strong.

Some people are probably born to work in the film industry.

(End of this chapter)