Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 100 The storm is coming

Yang Siwei came to tell Li Chen the good news, but he didn't expect that things would turn out just as the boss had expected, and many people stood up to speak for the boss.

Now that the rain has stopped and the sky is clear, many acquaintances including Zhou Xun, Fan Qiaoqiao and Li Qiaoqiao have called her.

I have to say that your Director Li is really amazing. He never came out to respond, so the negative news was refuted on its own.

What made Yang Siwei most happy was that Tang Yan received endorsement offers from five brands.

This is the first endorsement contract for her first artist, and she received offers from five companies at once.

Looking at Yang Siwei and Tang Yan, both of them had smiling faces.

Li Chen smiled and said: "It's a good thing to receive an endorsement, but you have to think clearly."

"Screen out the right endorsements for Tangtang, don't just accept all the random endorsements."

“Brands choose suitable artists as spokespeople, and artists themselves also have to select qualified brands!”

Yang Siwei nodded and said, "Don't worry, Boss, I know what to do."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Siwei, have you ever thought about Tangtang's character?"

"Personality?" Yang Siwei was a little curious, as he had never heard of this term.

"Boss, what is a personality?" Tang Yan asked curiously.

Li Chen tapped his forehead lightly, thinking that there is no such thing as human setting yet.

The term "character setting" seems to be derived from Naruto.

Li Chen could only explain it in a more popular way: "The character setting is Tangtang's public image."

"Let me give you a simple example. Why did Xinghui want to hide that Star Girl?"

"Isn't it because Huang Shengyi took private work for Men's Wear without permission? And she ruined Xinghui's plan for her." Yang Siwei said, seeming to understand a little.

"Yes, actually taking private jobs is not important. What is important is that she destroyed the pure and innocent image that Xinghui has always established for her."

"And this pure and innocent image is what I mean by personality. If the personality collapses, the star's career will be destroyed. Huang Shengyi is an example."

Tang Yan understood, and now she still found it a little funny when she thought about that Song Dazui.

"Boss, didn't Director Song say that he could sign Huang Shengyi after Huang Shengyi terminated his contract with Xinghui?"

Yang Siwei was very disgusted with Song Dazui and said with disdain.

"Him? I heard that the box office of that movie Heaven's Eyes was not even enough to pay Hwang Seung-yi. He's really good at boasting."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry about them."

"But as the company's publicity director and agent, you should be aware of the personalities of Tangtang and Mimi, otherwise you will be acting recklessly."

"I've got that, boss. I'll think about it carefully later." Yang Siwei said.

"Well, think about it. When luxury brands choose spokespersons, a big factor is whether the artist's personality matches the brand image."

“The establishment and maintenance of a persona can quickly help ordinary people identify and understand a person.”

"In this regard, Hong Kong Island is already ahead of us. You have also seen Hollywood's marketing model in Hollywood, so you should still remember it clearly."

Yang Siwei was thoughtful. Li Chen's words today were very inspiring to her.

The two left Li Chen's office.

Tang Yan was a little curious: "Siwei, I feel that the boss knows more about agents than you do. Which one of you is the top student in the School of Media."

Yang Siwei was a little embarrassed and said carelessly: "Tangtang, have you ever seen someone like the boss since the three major colleges were founded?"

"You think highly of me by comparing me to my boss"

Tang Yan thought about it and said with a smile: "That's right, at the boss's age, with this achievement, there is really no one who can compare with him at home or abroad."

Yang Siwei nodded: "Boss is right, I really need to think carefully about your and Mimi's character settings."

"You have a good start now, but I can't let you become the second Huang Shengyi."

A piece of news from Hong Kong Island shocked everyone.

Li Chen didn't know what these people were thinking. It had been twenty years, and they were just revealing the news now, and they still didn't dare to identify anyone. What the hell can you say?

As November approaches, there is a sense of impending storm and dark clouds looming in the circle and online.

Both the media and the majority of movie fans are full of expectations for the next two months.

Because starting from December, the five major Lunar New Year dramas will be released one after another.

This is an unprecedented drama in the 100-year history of Chinese cinema and is worthy of being recorded in the annals of film history.

Even "King Kong", which was released worldwide on December 12, was completely squeezed out of the market.

Whether it is the peak showdown between the two Palme d'Or winners and Zhang Yimou, or whether Painted Skin or The Promise is the number one Chinese-language fantasy film, there are plenty of highlights.

As for If Love and The Monkey King, although they were very popular.

However, neither the media nor people in the industry are optimistic about how much threat the two Hong Kong films can pose to the three major mainland directors during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Starting from November, the trailer of Painted Skin and the piano music "Asian Road" at the end were released one after another.

It immediately surpassed the pilot films of The Promise and If Love.

The reason is simple: Zhou Xun’s several classic shots in the pilot film were so beautiful that people completely ignored her appearance.

Especially the scene where the lotus emerges from the water.

It turns out that everyone has only seen the poster of Painted Skin in the cinema.

But compared to the trailers, especially when accompanied by the low and sad piano music "Asian Road", it is so poignant and beautiful.

Netizens were amazed and puzzled.

"If Love and Painted Skin are definitely the same person? If Love is not a stand-in, right? Or is Chen Kexin deliberately vilifying Zhou Xun?"

"There is no harm without comparison. I now believe that Director Li is telling the truth. Painted Skin really did not regard Ruo Ai as a rival."

“Come on December! I can’t wait to see the PK between Painted Skin and The Promise. Palme d’Or vs. Palme d’Or. Who will win 999 gold?”

"The Lunar New Year box office is worth 3- million yuan, and The Promise is said to take million yuan. This is totally ignoring Director Zhang and Director Li!"

"When the Three Kingdoms divided Jin, who was Wei and Zhao?"

No matter what people were talking about online, the three directors involved ignored it and started promoting the film with all their might.

Mr. and Mrs. Chen Kaige and Chen Hong spared no effort.

Miss Liu has received many acting offers in recent months, but Li Chen rejected them all.

There was really no good script suitable for Miss Liu, so Li Chen asked Miss Liu to take advantage of this period of time.

She could either go to school to attend classes, or stay at home and study with the teachers that Li Chen found for her to improve her basic skills.

Objectively speaking, Miss Liu's acting skills are outstanding among the 85 flowers.

It’s just that her beauty makes people focus all their attention on her face.

The first national stop of Painted Skin is Shanghai. I haven’t seen Zhou Xun for a long time, but Zhou Xun is still the same Zhou Xun.

A brown slim-fit jacket paired with a pair of beige straight-leg pants looks smart and cool.

"Director Li, I've been living in dire straits every day for the past few months."

"I beg you two big directors to please, even though you are fighting like gods, have a little consideration for a small actor like me and don't let me die too ugly," Zhou Xunsheng complained helplessly in the car.

Zhou Xun, Tang Yan and Yang Siwei were the only people sitting in the car, and Zhou Xun spoke without any reservations.

Yang Siwei and Tang Yan both held back their laughter and kept silent.

Although Li Chen and Chen Kexin don't get along, they won't make things difficult for Zhou Xun on this matter.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, everything will be done according to the contract. Didn't I agree to hand you over to him later?"

"Because if the box office is not good, you will accuse me of bullying others!"

Zhou Xun held his forehead and sighed, his expression so painful that it was hard to tell whether he was acting or not.

Li Chen laughed and scolded: "Don't act with me here, I won't fall for it."

Zhou Xun let out a long sigh: "No, I'm just having a headache about how to answer the questions from the media and fans later."

"Don't pretend with me. With your personality, Mr. Zhou, you're afraid of reporters. You're kidding me!" Li Chen said with a smile.

I guess Zhou Xun will wake up laughing in her dreams in the next two months.

A Painted Skin and a If Love Are the Two were both released during the Lunar New Year holiday. She is undoubtedly the queen of this year's Lunar New Year holiday.

Moreover, Painted Skin helped her win the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival.

Another one, If You Love Me, is also going to be nominated for an Oscar.

Moreover, Chen Kexin is full of confidence, and Zhou Xun's title as the queen of Venice also brought dividends to If Love.

"Hahaha, you're Director Li after all. I can't fool you. It seems my acting skills need to be improved."

"But seriously, Director Li, do you think I have a chance to win an Oscar?" Zhou Xun moved closer to Li Chen.

Yang Siwei and Tang Yan also became interested.

"Sister Xun, you will be fine." Tang Yan said with a smile.

Yang Siwei was not as simple as Tang Yan: "Boss, can you tell us, does Sister Xun have a chance?"

The three of them were like three little pigs with an overflowing desire for knowledge, all looking at Li Chen with hungry expressions.

Li Chen was amused: "I haven't even watched If Love, how can I comment on it?"

"Xun'er's acting skills must be good enough, otherwise Chen Kexin wouldn't have found you."

"But I advise you, Little Golden Man, not to have too much hope, lest you be greatly disappointed in the end."

The three of them looked at each other in bewilderment. Only the person in front of them would dare to make such a comment without having seen it before.

"You don't think If Love is a success, Director Li?" Zhou Xun put away his cynical look.

"It's not that I don't think highly of If Love, I also don't think highly of Wu Ji either." Li Chen shook his head.

Uh, the three of them were stunned. They didn't expect Li Chen to be so pessimistic about the two Oscar-winning dramas that were rumored to be so miraculous.

Zhou Xun was unwilling: "Director Li, you are too subjective. Why don't we make a bet on whether If Love Can Be Nominated."

Li Chen smiled and looked Zhou Xun up and down. "I'm not betting with you. What chips do you have to bet with me?"

Zhou Xun was angry: "I, I"

Hahahaha, Yang Siwei and Tang Yan both laughed.

"What a joke!" Zhou Xun cursed at the two of them angrily.

"Sister Xun, you have no chips in the bet with my boss! As for money, I'm afraid my boss will throw you to the moon. As for fame, it was my boss who helped you get the Best Actress award."

"As for other things, I haven't found that my boss is interested in any woman other than Yifei." Yang Siwei said with a smile.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Forget it, I won't bully you anymore. If you want to gamble, let's do it once."

"If love doesn't get nominated, I'll ask you to film with me next time, don't be so hesitant and put me off."

Zhou Xun thought this was a good thing and he wouldn't suffer any loss. Who wouldn't want to film Director Li's movie now?

"Okay, no problem, but what if I'm nominated?" Zhou Xun said with a smile.

"Nomination? To be honest, I haven't thought about it, because it's basically impossible. If a miracle really happens, I'll owe you a favor." Li Chen said.

"Okay, it's a deal. Siwei, Tangtang, you two should be witnesses for me. Don't lose your position just because Director Li is your boss!" Zhou Xun said confidently.

Tang Yan smiled and said, "No problem, Sister Xun, I hope you can win too. I haven't seen my boss lose before."

Yang Siwei didn't say anything, feeling that Zhou Xun was being tricked by her boss. The promotion for Magic City was held at the Hilton Hotel.

"Director Li, I'm a reporter from China News Service. What do you think about the recent hotly debated issue of fatherly love as high as a mountain, which deviates from mainstream values?"

"Today we are here to promote Painted Skin. For questions not related to Painted Skin, you can come down and ask our company's publicity director Yang Siwei. Thank you."

"Ms. Zhou Xun, I'm a reporter from Information Times. You are the lead actor in two dramas, Painted Skin and If Love? Which one do you think will do better in terms of box office?"

"I knew I would be blamed by you today, and it turned out to be true."

The reporters burst into laughter and waited expectantly for Zhou Xun's answer.

"Personally, both films were very memorable for me."

"In fact, both dramas are very good and have similarities. One is a musical romance, and the other is a magical romance."

"If we have to rank them in terms of box office, I think Painted Skin would have the upper hand."

"Sister Xun, I am your fan, you are so beautiful in Painted Skin"

"Thank you, I have to thank Director Li for this shot. I soaked in the water for a long time. It was just for the beauty of it."

The scene was filled with cheers and the atmosphere was warm
While several big directors were working hard to promote their new films nationwide, the Golden Rooster and Golden Horse Awards also opened together.

This year's Golden Rooster and Golden Horse collide.

This caused many Hong Kong stars to temporarily change their route to Taiwan.

Mainland stars nominated are taking a wait-and-see attitude.

The head of the Mainland Film Association said to the media calmly: I think a film festival does not rely on stars, its most fundamental prosperity is rooted in professionalism.

Once this statement was made, it seemed to be referring to those big names and directors, and no one came to the Golden Rooster opening ceremony.

When the reporter asked the person in charge of the organizing committee why there were no stars to support the Golden Rooster Awards.

The person in charge couldn't hide his smile: "Some are due to schedules, some agreed but suddenly didn't come, some had reasons like feeling unwell, sprained ankle, etc."

Sanya is sunny.

But the Golden Rooster can only be described in four words: dull and lifeless.

Even the reporters were so anxious that they were scratching their heads and heads, and their hemorrhoids were about to flare up!

Oh my God, please send some celebrities, otherwise how can we complete this interview task!
It’s been three or four days since the opening, but not a single celebrity of any status has shown up.

After waiting for a few days, still nothing.

It was not until Yangzi and Song Dazui appeared that the reporters were speechless and devastated.

The ones who should have come didn't come, so why did these two funny guys who shouldn't have come come?

The two have a lot in common. They have both been in business for many years and suddenly became interested in movies.

The Blue and White Porcelain, starring Yang Zi and the classic character Xiao Long Nu from the 95 The Return of the Condor Heroes, has been released.

However, the media really have no interest in these two people, probably because they are both too good at packaging themselves.

But there was really no one to interview, and the two chose to hold the press conference on the same day, so the media had no choice but to make do with it.

So, there was a news headline the next day that made Li Chen burst into laughter.

"Celebrity CEO Yang Zi appeared at the Cactus Resort Hotel in Sanya, Hainan on the 11th for an interview."

When Li Chen saw this title, what impressed him most were the words "Sanya Cactus Hotel".

If you don’t know, you might think this Cactus Hotel is advertising!

Compared to Yangzi, who was a little 'embarrassed' when he told the media: "I know everyone is fed up with such frequent publicity, etc."

Song Dazui is even more shameless.

"I don't care about the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival at all. I came to Sanya just because you lovely reporters are here."

Listen, he was clearly promoting his Lunar New Year movie Yang Decai, but he said it was because of the lovely reporter.

It was not until Li Qiaoqiao took leave from the Painted Skin crew and rushed over that the lives of the media reporters were saved.

When Li Qiaoqiao came, he asked Li Chen for two days of leave. He just came here for the formality.

The movie "She and Xia Yu Waiting Alone" released in mid-September had a terrible box office, with less than 200 million.

Li Qiaoqiao knew in his heart that the Golden Rooster nomination was actually like that.

Waiting Alone also stands out from many excellent works.

It's pure self-deception.

At the request of media reporters, Li Yu also prepared a media meeting for his sister in the hotel.

The next day, the closing ceremony red carpet finally arrived, and there was finally some starlight.

"Fan Qiaoqiao challenges the limit of sexiness with her completely naked back", "Chenglong kisses a chicken in public", "Super Girl He Jie 'stuns' the red carpet twice"

"Golden Lion King Liu Xiaoqing exposed his bottom on the red carpet", "Li Xiaolu made a sexy appearance in a low-cut gauze dress", "Ma Yili boldly showed off her fair skin in a red low-cut dress"

Sina's Golden Rooster special section is filled with all kinds of unconventional and eye-catching headlines, which are simply like a stimulus.

It's really difficult for Sina, as the exclusive live broadcast portal of this year's Golden Rooster Awards.

Without these eye-catching headlines, this year's Golden Rooster Award would probably attract even less attention.

However, the only one among these people who is truly sexy is Fan Xiaopang.

In addition to Fan Xiaopang, Li Chen also took two glances.

The others are really nothing to look at.

In the current environment, Fan Xiaopang's silver and black backless dress is indeed bold and outstanding.

She's already beginning to look like a red carpet queen.

The final best actor and best actress awards were given to Cheng Long and Jin Yaqin amid amazement.

Among all the great domestic directors, only Jitaro went.

Hoh Xil won the Best Picture award.

But it won't stop Lu Tailang from eating the golden rooster's meat or destroying its nest.

"The Golden Horse Awards are worth learning from the Golden Rooster Awards. What film festivals fear most is indifference."

I wonder what the Golden Rooster judges were thinking, whether they would regret giving the award to Hoh Xil.

Compared to the Golden Rooster, Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards are more star-studded.

Many filmmakers including Aaron Kwok, Miriam Yeung, Leung Wing-kei, Fan Wen-fang, Shu Qi, Zhang Zhen, Yang Cai-ni, Leung Ka-fai, Zhang Jiahui, Tang Tsui-wen, and Du Qifeng made appearances.

Father’s love is like a mountain. Jinma Bati No. 4 Middle School.

It won four awards: Best Supporting Actress (Deng Cuiwen), Best Original Screenplay (Li Chen), Best Director (Chen Jiashang), and Best Original Music (Rebirth).

Not winning the Best Actor award disappointed Zha Zha Hui.

The key point is that he lost to the Dance King among the Four Heavenly Kings. I'm afraid not only Zha Zha Hui is unhappy, but also another one, Liang Jiahui.

The Best Picture award went to Stephen Chow's Kung Fu.

Zhou Xingchi’s kung fu is indeed amazing. He won the grand prize even though he didn’t show up.

This year's Golden Horse Awards was a big win for Hong Kong films, but it also highlighted the decline of Taiwan's films.

"Lost in Thailand, produced by Rongchen Pictures and directed by Xu Zheng, has recently obtained a screening license. The film is scheduled to be released on January 1 and will compete with Huo Yuanjia."

As soon as the news came out, everyone felt that Xu Zheng was overconfident for filming a nightclub movie.

Li Chen was also arrogant and allowed Xu Zheng to do whatever he wanted.

Li Chen didn't think so, and Xu Zheng asked for Li Chen's opinion.

After thinking about it, Li Chen decided to put it at the end of the Lunar New Year period to connect with the Spring Festival period.

At that time, the Spring Festival period was still a shabby commodity, not at all as hot as it is in later generations.

The comedy theme of Lost in Thailand is more suitable for these two schedules than Huo Yuanjia.

Even if Xu Zheng lost the competition, he would not be ashamed.

After all, the opponent is Jet Li.

On November 11, the Painted Skin crew visited the Sixth Princess.

The host asked many questions that movie fans were concerned about, and Li Chen responded one by one.

"Director Li, what made you want to shoot Painted Skin? We all know that there have been three versions of Painted Skin before. Is your film different from the previous three?" the host said with a smile.

The main actors of Painted Skin all sat in the studio with smiles on their faces.

After traveling around the country, several leading actors have already felt the huge enthusiasm of movie fans, and are becoming more optimistic about the box office competition during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Li Chen leaned back in his chair and said with a smile, "I filmed Painted Skin because I like strange stories like Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio."

“But I also wanted to shoot something different, to make Painted Skin break away from the stereotyped idea of ​​ghosts and horror.”

"So there is this Painted Skin. You want to say it's different? Just look at the leading actors and you'll know."

"Given their looks, choosing them to play the role won't scare away the audience, right?"

Several leading actors laughed.

The host also laughed and said, "Director Li is really funny."

"The mainland box office of "A Love So Beautiful" has now exceeded 1.3 million, ranking first in this year's box office charts. It can be said that it has achieved great success in both word-of-mouth and box office."

"Some people say that Father's Love Is Like a Mountain is the originator of new crime films, while others disagree. What do you think?"

Several leading actors looked at Li Chen. Many people asked this question along the way, but Li Chen did not answer.

I wonder if the Sixth Princess will be given face today.

Li Chen paused before saying, "Many people have asked me this question. Since you asked it today, I will give you a unified answer here."

"For a movie, box office and word of mouth cannot represent everything."

"Although the ending of Father's Love Is Like a Mountain was controversial and I received a lot of criticism, I don't regret it."

"As a filmmaker, what I want to do is to bring stories from life to the big screen in the form of art."

"Whether I am scolded or praised, it doesn't matter to me!"

“If Chinese-language films want to have a place in the world cinema, they must allow a hundred flowers to bloom and accommodate different voices.”

"Therefore, Rongchen Pictures will remain true to its original aspiration and make movies with heart."

The leading actors of Painted Skin and the staff of Six Princesses in the Studio all applauded Li Chen.

After the show, a person in charge of the Sixth Princess came up and said with a smile: "Director Li, Father's Love is Like a Mountain is very wonderful. Our movie channel hopes to buy it."

Three days later, the Painted Skin crew was released from the interview with the Sixth Princess.

Netizens cheered for Li Chen.

"Director Li said it well. If you want to go global, you have to be open-minded. You can't just talk to foreigners all day long!"

"It's the 21st century, and some people are still living in their own dreams. They don't even watch the things they shoot, and they don't reflect on themselves!"

"The looks of the leading actors in Painted Skin gave me the courage to go to the cinema. The Painted Skin movies of the last century are really hard to describe."

With the end of the last stop of Painted Skin promotion, all we have to wait for is the Painted Skin premiere on the 28th.

(End of this chapter)