Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 369: Released the Day After Tomorrow
"One hundred and eighty million?"

Chen Shiping muttered, "Not that high. The emergency landing performance was mediocre."

Secretary Xiao Li: “???” Mr. Chen’s standards became higher and higher.

"Mr. Chen, the price may go up in the future. One hundred and eighty million is just a conservative estimate."

"Whatever. It can be any higher."

Secretary Li admired his generosity and handed him a newspaper, saying, "Hollywood DreamWorks and Shanghai Animation Studios have teamed up to form Oriental DreamWorks."

[Shanghai Mei Factory and Hollywood DreamWorks jointly established Oriental DreamWorks! 】

【Chinese animation is going global, embracing the world, and will surely create greater glory! 】

【Keep pace with the international community and work together to create better animation works! 】

There was quite a bit of news in the newspaper. After reading it carefully, Chen Shiping couldn't help but say, "Not bad, each side has 50 percent."

"In fact, Shanghai Animation Studio is at a disadvantage." Secretary Xiao Li said with some boasting: "Inside information says that Shanghai Animation Studio only has the mainland copyright for the film of this joint venture company."

"Where did you hear this news?" Chen Shiping asked curiously.

"It seems that Director Tong's secretary said this on purpose for me to hear."

Chen Shiping nodded, guessing that it was Director Tong who was reminding him in a roundabout way, and he was quite arrogant.

However, this joint venture is essentially the same old outsourcing plus co-production.

By borrowing the talents of Shanghai Meiya Film Studio to provide creativity and production, DreamWorks can not only capture the domestic market but also make money overseas.

The key is to bypass the restrictions on imported films!

I have to say that DreamWorks made a good move, but I don’t know if there is the shadow of Disney or Paramount behind it.

Otherwise, DreamWorks wouldn't have been so eager to collaborate with us.

Chen Shiping sighed and said, "Now that Hollywood has united to target Chinese-language films, it is not a good idea to set up a co-production company at this time."

"Are you afraid that other factories will follow suit?" Secretary Li asked in a low voice.

Chen Shiping nodded, then shook his head and said:
"If Hollywood adjusts its strategy and bypasses imports by co-producing, they can interfere with the direction of mainland films at a fraction of the cost."

Secretary Li exclaimed, "They are taking advantage of you. It was you who supported the co-production back then!"

Of course he can't be trusted. If things go wrong, when co-productions become popular, everyone can put the blame on him.

Forget it, let’s take one step at a time.

If Shi Nansheng could succeed in Europe and the United States, Chen Shiping wouldn't have to worry about these problems.

Chen Shiping looked through today's work schedule and saw the documents sent by the movie channel, and suddenly remembered something.

He immediately said to Secretary Xiao Li, "By the way, tell the movie channel to show the old movie The Sentinel Under Neon Lights tomorrow."

Secretary Li was stunned for a moment, not understanding why this movie was specifically mentioned.

"Okay, I'll go and inform them right away."

After Secretary Xiao Li went out, he ran to call the movie channel.

When I got off work at night, I couldn't help but run to see the sentry under the neon lights out of curiosity.

It’s an old movie from 1964.

It's really old.

Secretary Li watched quietly until he saw a part of the plot and couldn't help but scream out "Wow".

"Mr. Chen is cursing!"

There is a scene in the movie where a white guy from the United States drives recklessly in Shanghai, and then is stopped by a sentry and is about to be severely punished.

Bai Lao was very angry and said that no one dared to touch him in Shanghai.

But the sentry ignored him.

Then a man wearing glasses and a suit came up to persuade them.

"Don't make such a big deal."

"It's not going to end well if things get out of hand."

"We Shanghainese still want to do business with Americans!"

The man in suit and glasses is the representative of the elite who worship and fear beauty, a kind of servility and docility.
They said things like we need to maintain good international relations, develop trade, and not offend anyone. If things get out of hand, it will be bad for us. I’m just thinking about you.

Then a young worker couldn't help but stand up and said, "We workers will hold up the sky if it falls!"

After reading it, Secretary Li felt that the words were really inspiring.

But I also feel that Chen Shiping is a bit weird.

If this movie is released, those people will be cursed to death.

Secretary Li couldn't help but wonder how the audience would react after the movie was broadcast on the movie channel tomorrow.

However, the audience probably won’t think too much about it. Only people in the circle will connect recent events together when they see it.

Secretary Li thought Chen Shiping's way of counterattacking was very interesting.

The movie is telling you a story, and you still can't say anything!
The next afternoon, which happened to be Sunday, the movie channel played the movie on time.

During prime viewing hours, there are a lot of people watching movies.

Many employees of Shanghai Film Studio are also watching TV at home.

After I called them and watched that scene, the expressions on their faces seemed as if they wanted to say something but were hesitant.

I want to curse but I can't.

This movie was previously produced by Tianma Film Studio. It is about resisting the corruption of the bourgeoisie and safeguarding the fruits of victory.

This movie is not outdated at all even today.

By the way, Tianma Studio was one of the three feature film bases of Shanghai Film Studio, and has now been incorporated into the group.

When the movie channel was first established, Shanghai Film Studio donated a large number of old movie copyrights, including this movie.

This is very embarrassing, the movie I made became a boomerang more than 30 years later.

Many people in Shanghai Film Studio could only curse Chen Shiping in their hearts as a little bastard.

This matter spread very quickly, and many people in the circle understood that Chen Shiping was deliberately implying something.

Uncharted and Frozen were restricted from overseas distribution, but the film festival immediately called for international cooperation and is now working with DreamWorks.

How can you not see the actual purpose of this movie?

I can only say that Chen Shiping knows how to have fun!

The great Onmyoji!
Many people in the circle actually feel quite conflicted.

The domestic film and television industry has developed very well and has become the leader in Asia.

But there is also a great temptation to be able to connect with Hollywood.

Which side are you on?

Many people feel that Chen Shiping is too nosy and that Shanghai Film Group is too disunited.

It would have been great if the two teams could join forces, but they had to fight among themselves and now they are bringing in foreign aid.

Forget it. The conflict between China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group has been going on for seven or eight years, and it’s not something they can control.

One is the Beijing circle, the other is the Shanghai circle, both of them are local tycoons who are not to be messed with.

However, the yin and yang of the movie channel this time was indeed quite interesting, and it quickly spread throughout the circle.

Many media outlets also took the trouble to report and interpret the matter.

Many viewers knew about this.

But these are like two different development paths, and it is hard to say which one is right or wrong.

Many celebrities have come out to analyze the two development strategies and discuss which one is better or worse.

Some people also say that it is good for China Film to cultivate the Asian market and Shanghai Film to enter the European and American markets without interfering with each other.

It’s just that this kind of thing is too far away for ordinary people, and they don’t pay much attention to it. They are more looking forward to the release of Lunar New Year movies.

Shanghai Film Group and China Film Group are fighting each other. Crash Landing has already been released, when will China Film Group release the day after tomorrow? A real fight!
It’s only a few days away from the release the day after tomorrow.

There are only five days left before it is officially released, and many movie fans are waiting to watch it.

At this time, the publicity and promotion team of China Film Group was also busy, and the last wave of publicity before the movie was released had not yet been done.

There were grand fireworks shows in more than 20 cities. This was the first time a movie was promoted in this way.

I don’t know what the final effect will be!
Chen Shiping was also keeping an eye on this matter, fearing that any problems might arise.

All preparations were completed until the last day before the release.

But the media and the audience are still wondering.

What happened to the crew of The Day After Tomorrow?
Just throw away the broken jar?

The movie is about to be released at twelve o'clock, but there is no premiere ceremony?

The crew only said that it will be released tonight at 12:30, but did not reveal any information about the premiere ceremony.

Could it be that you feel you can’t beat Emergency Landing so you don’t want to spend money on the premiere?
Don't be such a wimp! Go get him!

Many movie fans are too lazy to join in the fun at this point, so just watch the movie later.

Let’s go watch the fireworks show first!
Tonight is the new century!

This is a once-in-a-century event, and for 99% of people today, this is the only chance they get in their lifetime.

At this time, in more than 20 cities in Asia, many young people began to gather in various places in the city after 10 o'clock in the evening and rushed to the location of the fireworks show.

The end of the world, the last carnival of the 20th century, is very exciting!

Young people love to join in the fun. Although we don’t know who the organizer is, it’s still exciting!
At this time, many young people gathered near the Beijing Workers' Stadium.

There are not many people on Sanlitun Bar Street.

Some are ready to confess their love tonight, some are ready to propose, and some are ready to have a crazy romantic time.

Everyone gathered together with different purposes.

At this time, inside the Workers' Stadium, Chen Shiping stood with his hands behind his back, watching the workers' nervous preparations.

Feng Xiaoning and several other leading actors were also waiting nearby.

Chen Zihan looked at Chen Shiping's back and couldn't help but slip over to stand next to him.

It’s the end of the world. It’s quite romantic to stand with him and watch the fireworks.

Chen Shiping turned his head to look at her and said with a smile: "It seems that you are a little nervous, don't worry, the box office will not be bad."

"I'm not worried about the box office." Chen Zihan shook his head slightly and said, "I'm looking forward to the fireworks."

Chen Shiping laughed and said, "Little girls like it. My daughter also wants to come and see it."

"Your daughter? Is she here too?" Chen Zihan asked in surprise.

Chen Shiping looked at his watch and said, "Well, her mother is bringing her here. She should be here soon."

Chen Zihan said "oh" and silently took a few steps back.

The seat next to him is not reserved for me.

Soon Tao Huimin came over with her daughter.

The little girl ran over madly and threw herself into Chen Shiping's arms.

Feng Xiaoning came over with a smile and said, "Hey, isn't this our Snow Princess? Call me uncle."

"Hello, uncle!" Chen Xiulin called out obediently.

Feng Xiaoning was laughing happily, and Hu Jun also came over to greet her.

Chen Zihan hesitated for a moment and went up, otherwise he would seem guilty.

Tao Huimin glanced at her, and the first thought in her mind was that the little girl was quite cute.

But she also took it to heart.

Soon it was eleven fifty and all preparations were completed.

Loud music sounded from the Workers' Stadium, and the young people gathered outside also became noisy to the music.

When the time reached 11:59, everyone started counting down.

"five!"

"Four!"

"three!"

The countdowns from everyone mixed together and resounded through the sky. With the arrival of the last countdown, dazzling fireworks instantly rushed into the night sky.

bang~
Gorgeous fireworks bloom in the night sky.

Everyone jumped up and hugged the people around them and shouted: "New world! Here I come!!!"

Fireworks continued to bloom in the sky, and colorful lights shone on everyone's face.

Magnificent fireworks continued to bloom, until finally, dozens of dazzling fireworks suddenly bloomed in the sky, forming a word.

Everyone looked at the fireworks forming words in the sky in amazement and couldn't help but read them out loud.

I am with you today, and I hope you will still be with me tomorrow and after tomorrow.

The day after tomorrow? Isn't that the day after tomorrow?
Before anyone could figure out what was happening, another huge firework exploded.

The words "the day after tomorrow" slowly appeared in the night sky, shining for a few seconds before slowly fading away.

Many people at the scene then realized that this was a movie promotion!
The Bund on the Huangpu River in Shanghai was also crowded with people.

Zhang Jianya originally came out with his family to watch the fireworks, but he didn't expect that there would be a surprise for him at the end.

I saw the fireworks and also saw the promotion for the crew the day after tomorrow.

Damn, why did they hide it so well? Didn’t they say it was for the crew’s publicity when they reported it?
If I reported it, why haven’t I received any news?

Zhang Jianya now has only one thought: the box office is going to explode the day after tomorrow!
After holding it in for so many days and making such a big deal out of it, it will definitely be on the front page of the news tomorrow!
Those who watch the fireworks today will definitely go to support the movie!

Many people were in the midst of a revelry at this moment, but they still couldn't forget the fireworks show that had just happened.

“It’s coming out the day after tomorrow?”

"I didn't expect it to be the day after tomorrow's promotion. No wonder there hasn't been a premiere ceremony yet!"

"But this premiere ceremony was so romantic and special!"

“It’s enough to go down in history!”

Many couples looked at each other and said, "Why don't we go watch a movie now?!"

"Ok!"

Soon, many audiences came to the major cinemas in the city to buy tickets to watch the movie the day after tomorrow.

The fans who had intended to support the film had already bought their tickets, and these were all there for the fireworks show.

Tickets for the premiere were sold out quickly.

The first show was sold out, and even the second show was sold out.

At this time, in the Workers' Stadium in Beijing, Chen Shiping was holding his daughter who was making a fuss and wanted to set off fireworks, and he couldn't help but give her a slap on the head.

"Mom! My dad is rebelling!" Chen Xiulin covered her head and complained to Tao Huimin.

The people around couldn't help but burst into laughter when they heard it.

Tao Huimin walked over and slapped her on the head in anger, saying, "I think you're the one who's going to rebel!"

Chen Xiulin looked at Tao Huimin angrily, leaned into Chen Shiping's arms and said, "Dad, it hurts so much."

Chen Shiping rubbed it for a while and said, "Daddy hurt me, I'm sorry, let me blow it for you."

"Just indulge yourself! After you're done watching, go home!" Tao Huimin said unhappily.

Chen Shiping laughed and said, "Let's go to the movies. I've already bought the tickets! Why go home?"

Xiao Xiulin also shouted: "Watch a movie, watch a movie!"

(End of this chapter)