During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 582: Influence and Sensation

On the night after the awards ceremony, the news about the Venice Film Festival was like a hurricane, sweeping across the domestic and foreign film and television industries, entertainment circles, major portals, and Weibo.
"At around 4 a.m. today, the 70th Venice Film Festival came to a successful conclusion. my country's famous director Wei Jin won the Golden Lion Award for Best Film with his film Nomadland!"

"After 18 years, the Volpi Cup for Best Actor has once again gone to a Chinese actor. Chen Daoming has become the second Chinese actor to win the Venice Film Festival Best Actor Award after Xia Yu!"

"Following "Search", Director Tian Zhuangzhuang once again won the Venice Jury Special Award with the Wei and Jin drama "Outstanding Citizen". It is a great story that the master and the apprentice shine together."

"After ten years of experience, two Berlin Film Festivals, one Cannes Film Festival, and two Venice Film Festivals, Director Wei Jin was officially crowned the fourth person in film history to win the three major European Grand Slams. In local media reports, Director Wei Jin was called a living legend."

"At the awards ceremony, director Wei Jin couldn't help but kiss Liu Yifei and publicly confessed his love"

"Chinese director Tsai Ming-liang won the Venice Jury Prize for his film "Scottish Country"!"

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Shanhe Media, Star Sky Culture, Golden Harvest Films, Shanhe Cinemas, Shanhe Technology, Happy Twist and other film and television related companies directly or indirectly controlled by Wei Jin.

As well as allied companies such as China Film, Shanghai Film, Wanda, Fiber Optic, and Yinghuang, they all forwarded the news of the Venice Film Festival's award results.

The entire film and television industry has learned about this matter actively or passively.

As expected by the film and television industry, Beijing Film Academy still follows the old tradition.

Almost immediately after the report came out, the banner at the entrance of the college that read "Welcome 2013 Freshmen" was replaced with two newer, larger, and more eye-catching banners:
[Warm congratulations to our outstanding graduate of the 02 Directing Department, Director Wei Jin, who won the Golden Lion Award for Best Film at the 70th Venice International Film Festival and became the winner of the three major European Grand Slams]

[Warm congratulations to Director Tian Zhuangzhuang, an outstanding alumnus of our school’s directing department and a postgraduate tutor at the Film Academy, for winning the Special Silver Lion Award from the Jury of this year’s Venice International Film Festival]

This time, the Central Academy of Drama next door was not to be outdone, and almost at the same time as the Beijing Film Academy changed, it also changed into new clothes:

[Warm congratulations to our school's outstanding alumnus Chen Daoming from the 78 Acting Department Advanced Training Class for winning the Silver Lion Award for Best Actor at the 70th Venice International Film Festival]

"Golden Lion, Silver Lion, Golden Bear, Silver Bear, Palme d'Or, Oscar for Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Screenplay, Golden Globe for Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film, what else can I say? Wei Jin is awesome!"

"Among Chinese-language directors, Wei Jin has achieved something unprecedented, and it can even be said that there will be no one to surpass him in the future. Awesome!"

"It has achieved a grand slam in the art film field, and the cumulative box office in the commercial film field has exceeded 300 billion. There is really no other adjective to describe it except awesome!"

"Now that we have achieved the Grand Slam, the next goal should be the Best Picture Oscar, right?"

"Seconded!"

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The entire Internet became completely lively, with countless netizens, and even celebrities, all joining in the ranks of flattering.

In addition to being shocked, it is still shocking!
Especially the glorious military achievements of the Wei and Jin dynasties, which can no longer be described as monstrous!

Beijing, Yanjiao villa.

"Yuanyuan, wake up, don't sleep anymore."

Zeng Li opened the curtains to let the warm sunlight in, and then shook her best friend who was still sleeping in the Begonia Spring Bath.

"Hmm~~~ Sister Li, don't bother me~~"

Da Meiyu muttered softly, then turned over and buried her head in the quilt.

The capital city was still hot in September. The thin pajamas and cool summer quilt could not hide Da Meiyuan's plump hips at all.

Zeng Li sat on the edge of the bed, reached out her hand and patted the exposed white skin, "Yuanyuan, Xiao Jin won the award."

"what?"

Da Meiyu jumped up from the bed with a "whoosh". She looked a little confused and a little surprised, which made Zeng Li cover her mouth and smile.

"Sister Li, is that true?"

"Why would I lie to you?"

Zeng Li rolled her eyes at Gao Yuanyuan in annoyance, and said speechlessly, "I was waiting for you to announce the good news, but you were sleeping soundly instead."

"Ah that"

Da Meiyuan smoothed her hair, a little embarrassed, "It's all because the award ceremony was too boring, and I couldn't fast forward, so I fell asleep while watching it."

After saying that, Da Meiyu picked up the phone on the bedside table and took a look. Sure enough, she saw the photos sent by Wei Jin.

It was a selfie taken after the award ceremony and before the interview, holding the Golden Lion trophy and certificate.

"Sister Li, have you called him?"

Zeng Li shook her head: "No, he's probably still sleeping right now."

Hearing this, Da Meiyuan pouted and said, "Humph, he sleeps with the little girl in his arms. I have to call him to wake him up."

Seeing Gao Yuanyuan dialing the number, Zeng Li quickly stopped her.

"Oh, don't, he might have just slept for a while."

"Sister Li, just spoil him."

Da Meiyuan rolled her eyes and said, "When we get to the island, don't blame me for not helping you if you get bullied."

"You damn girl, you won't know who you'll bully then."

Seeing that Zeng Li was still being stubborn, Da Meiyuan threw her directly onto the bed.

"Okay, then I will bully you now."

After saying this, Da Meiyuan stretched out her "evil hand" towards Zeng Li.

Suddenly, the room was in chaos, and the spring scene was exposed.
"Ding~ding~"

The WeChat message alert sounded, and then the phone screen lit up. Jing Tian picked up the phone and typed a reply.

Seeing the undisguised smile on her face, Yan Ni unscrewed the lid of the thermos cup and asked with a smile:
"Tiantian, when will Director Wei come back?"

Previously, Yan Ni did not succeed in cooperating with Jing Tian in "The Girl at the Bottom", but this time with the crew of "Coming Home", she finally achieved her wish.

The two have a lot of rival scenes in the play, and they are also from the same hometown. After spending some time together, they have developed a very good relationship.

"He probably won't stay for long. Operation Mekong is still waiting for him."

"Director Wei is really amazing. He has achieved all the Grand Slams."

Another actor, Xin Boqing, also laughed and said, "Now, he has become a brand in the Chinese film industry and a legend around the world."

Xin Boqing graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and has worked with Liu Yifei in "The Story of a Noble Family". Among the middle-aged male actors, his acting skills are quite good. In this drama, he plays the leader of the school.

"Congratulations, Tiantian."

The crew members surrounded Jing Tian like stars surrounding the moon, and before work started, they talked about Venice.

Everyone knows about Jing Tian and Wei Jin's relationship. With this status, everyone in the crew takes good care of her.

Even director Zhang Yimou would explain the scene to Jing Tian in a gentle voice when he encountered something he was not satisfied with.

Of course, the little girl is also very good at being a human being.

He has a sweet mouth, and his behavior is impeccable. He often invites the crew to dinner, so when everyone flatters him, they are more sincere.

"By the way, Tiantian, will 'Nomadland' be released in China? Has the specific time been decided?" The person who asked this question was Gong Li, who has always loved art films.

"I'm not sure either. This movie should be competing for the Oscars. If it's going to be released in China, it will probably be after December, right?"

"I see. When it's released, you have to go and see it carefully. I wonder how much the copyright will sell for this time?"

"It shouldn't be low, right? This is the Golden Lion Award and it comes with a Grand Slam."

"That's right, that's right. Maybe we'll break the record again."

"Yeah, I think so too."

As soon as Gong Li said this, everyone on the set started discussing it.

Listening to the crew members flattering Wei Jin, Jing Tian was happier than hearing the praises for herself. Her pretty and exquisite face was filled with smiles.

The sensation caused by the Grand Slam is far more than just that.

The morning news only broadcast a 15-second short message, but the evening broadcast used more than a minute to introduce the achievements of the Wei and Jin dynasties.

In the words of the official media, this is a great achievement that will go down in global film history!
Many big domestic directors have also received interviews from media reporters.

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Not to mention Zhang Yimou, since signing with Shanhe Media, he has completely become a fan of Wei Jin.

Especially after In the Dust won the Cannes Jury Prize, Zhang Yimou has always been mindlessly praising the film in various public occasions.

"I am not surprised at all that Director Wei Jin has achieved such success. Only he can do this. He himself is a miracle!"

Feng Dapao was in almost the same situation. Facing the camera of the reporter, he said directly:
"Whether it is commercial performance or achievements in the field of literature and art, Director Wei is unique in China and even in the world. I can only be convinced."

Li An, who is in Taiwan, also accepted an interview with the media. He directly stated:

"Director Wei's achievements are groundbreaking and have created Chinese film history. I sincerely congratulate him. I also wish him to achieve greater success at the Oscars next year and add a few more trophies for China."

Even the usually rebellious poet Chen accepted an interview and directly expressed his congratulations to Wei Jin.

But no one knew that poet Chen tossed and turned that night and couldn't fall asleep.

Walking to the bed in his western-style building and standing with his hands behind his back, Poet Chen saw the bright moon outside the window and sighed inexplicably.

"If the spring breeze has pity on flowers, would you allow me to be young again?"

Wei and Jin were unaware of the unrest in the country.

After the award ceremony, he began to accept media interviews from all over the world and became a media darling.

Liu Yifei, on the other hand, is dealing with brand activities and also appears to be very busy.

As for David and Mrs. Cohen, as well as teachers Tian Zhuangzhuang and Chen Daoming and others, they returned directly to the capital the next day.

After two days of media interviews, the transaction prices of copyrights of several films were settled. Wei Jin summoned Chen Zhiming and Hunter to learn the details.

As expected, with the blessing of the Golden Lion Award and the gimmick of helping Wei Jin achieve a Grand Slam, "Nomadland" was sought after by many film producers.

“Boss, a total of 34 film companies made regional offers for Nomadland, and we finally shortlisted 18 of them.

At first, they wanted to use the excuse that it was too much of an art film and the box office performance wasn’t very good to lower the price, but I rejected them all.”

Hunter seemed to have gained weight again, and he was boasting about his achievements with a proud look on his face. Wei Jin did not expose him.

The copyright transactions of art films do not consider the profits of the cinemas at all. The big money comes from the long-term methods such as CDs, videotapes, and Internet charges.

However, Wei Jin's previous two hit art films, "Room" and "The Hunt", both performed extremely well at the box office, which just gave the film producers an excuse.

"Okay, I know your contribution, just tell me the specific numbers?"

"8480 million dollars!"

Hearing this number, Wei Jin showed a satisfied smile on his face. This was far beyond his expectations.

After all, the previous highest copyright price was less than 40 million US dollars.

This figure more than doubles the copyright record, which is a sky-high price!

The production cost of this play was less than 15 million US dollars. The copyright price alone directly generated a profit of 70 million US dollars.

Even after deducting the Oscar's public relations fees, the profit of this movie is definitely over 50 million US dollars, which is absolutely a huge profit.

"Very good, Hunter, your year-end bonus this year will be increased by 3 points of dividends."

"Boss, is that true?" Hunter suddenly became excited.

"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"

Wei Jin calmly stopped and looked at Chen Zhiming again, "Old Chen, how is the situation on your side?"

"Boss Wei, the situation is very good."

Chen Zhiming explained the situation with a smile on his face, and Wei Jin raised his eyebrows.

"Outstanding Citizen" did not surprise him.

With the blessing of two Silver Lion trophies, the reputation of a screenwriter from the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and various praises from the four major program magazines.

Even though Tian Zhuangzhuang and Chen Daoming have less international influence, the copyright of "The Outstanding Citizen" was still sold at an astonishing price of 2580 million US dollars.

This number has broken the records of Zhang Yimou and Chen Shishi, and is second only to Wei Jin and Li An in China.

In other words, compared to the production cost of 2000 million, "The Outstanding Citizen" directly achieved a net profit of more than 1.2 million from copyright transactions alone.

Once it is released in China, it will make a lot of money.

However, "Big Shot" was somewhat beyond Wei Jin's expectations, as the copyright price actually reached 1460 million US dollars.

"Hehe, Mr. Wei, you've achieved the Grand Slam. This movie you directed yourself must cost a few million more dollars, haha."

Chen Zhiming smiled and flattered Wei Jin, but the look he gave Wei Jin was full of admiration. Wasn't this what he really thought?

"By the way, Mr. Wei, China Film Corporation said that the movie will be released soon. When we return to China, we will directly make the figures public."

"okay."

The copyright transaction was completed, and Wei Jin's trip to Venice came to an end. He took Liu Yifei on a plane back to China that day.

Hunter and Chen Zhiming will need to stay in Venice for a while to handle the relevant procedures for the copyright transaction.

These days, Wei Jin has attracted global attention and is a well-deserved darling of the media.

He finally understood why poet Chen was so arrogant.

Because when you are praised to a very high position, all you hear around you are praises and nothing else.

In this situation, even those who were originally able to control themselves will gradually swell up.

Fortunately, Wei Jin has received a lot of praise since his debut, and with the awards, honors, and box office results he has received, the voices praising him are getting louder and louder.
Therefore, Wei Jin was basically immune to what had happened in the past two days.

After all, he has more specific plans and goals for the future.

Of course, it is also because he has a unique way of relieving stress and resolving emotions, which is to indulge in tenderness and distract himself.

At this moment, he was enjoying the joy of "returning to the capital city in one day" on his private plane.

(End of this chapter)